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WEBUnited Through Diabetes 2024. Following the success of our first ever ‘United Through Diabetes’, we’d love to invite you to join us again in 2024 for this unique event and one …

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The psychological impact of diabetes on mental health

WEBOn World Mental Health Day (10 th October) we look at some of the ways people living with diabetes can maintain good self-management of the condition and …

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Negative effects of poor self-management of people with diabetes

WEBThe barriers to positive health outcomes among people with diabetes who do not take their medication as advised and have poor self-management has been highlighted in a new …

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Obesity epidemic is the “new smoking” and could bankrupt the NHS

WEBA top health figure has warned that people need to “get serious” about obesity or face the risk of bankrupting the NHS. A radical upgrade in prevention and public health has been …

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Updated guidelines published for management of type 2 diabetes

WEBNICE document focuses on patient information with revised guidance on reviewing drug treatments. Newly updated guidelines have been published covering care and …

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Cost-of-living and impact on diabetes report published

WEBThe cost-of-living crisis has come under the spotlight in a recently published report looking at the impact on healthcare providers looking after people living with …

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Assessing needs of people with diabetes to provide best care

WEBDiabetes is estimated to cost the NHS around £10 billion a year. It is a national priority and a focus of the NHS Long Term Plan.There are guidelines on …

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The psychological impact of diabetes

WEBFor type 2 diabetes, £1.8 billion of additional costs to the NHS can be attributed to poor mental health. However, less than 15% of people with diabetes have access to …

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“Breakthrough” in supporting South Asian community and diabetes

WEBA new tool to help people who may be at risk of type 2 diabetes asses how likely they may be to develop the condition, has been hailed as a “breakthrough” success by diabetes …

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NHS social media campaign aims to reduce new diagnosis of type …

WEBThe NHS has announced they are using social media to reach millions of men aged over 40 who could be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, to help them to …

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Digital education for type 2 diabetes patients in Wales extended

WEBThe evidence-based digital platform has been proven to lower diabetes-related distress and increase diabetes self-management. All Wales Nutrition and Dietetic Lead for Diabetes, …

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Hospital admissions where obesity is a factor up by more than a …

WEBA recently published report from NHS Digital has highlighted that more people have been admitted to hospital over the last year where obesity has been a factor.

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Diabetes “prehab” service launched in Wirral

WEBA ground-breaking diabetes “prehabilitation” service has been launched in Wirral, to support people at risk of not having diabetes treatment needs met. The service …

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Reheating leftover pasta may improve blood sugar levels

WEBAn experiment carried out on a recent episode of BBC TV’s Trust Me I’m A Doctor, provided surprising results in the effects on blood sugar levels in the body from eating reheated …

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United Through Diabetes 2023

WEBCelebrating 25 years of Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation. Launched to mark the charity’s 25 th anniversary year. This unique one-stop-shop of everything diabetes …

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Use of insulin pumps in UK could save NHS £22 million per year

WEBBarbara Harpham, Chair of the Medical Technology Group, said: “Medical technology such as insulin pumps has an enormous impact, both in terms of the quality of life that it offers …

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United Through Diabetes 2024

WEBYour registration fee includes all areas of United Through Diabetes, unlimited refreshments and snacks, a soup and sandwich lunch, delegate bag and free parking. Adult Ticket - …

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