Emotional and mental health support is too often missing for people living with diabetes. We’re calling on health services in the UK to create national standards for diabetes emotional and mental health support, including: Everyone is asked how they are feeling as part of every diabetes appointment. A mental health professional with knowledge of diabetes…

Most people will be swimming in a pool that contains chlorine, a chemical in the water that helps to keep bacteria and germs at bay. However, the same chlorine that kills bacteria can have a negative impact on our hair and skin by stripping away protective natural oils. You might start to notice dry skin…

Have you, or someone you know, just been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes? It’s an overwhelming and scary time. But there might also be a unique opportunity. In the first 100 days after your diagnosis, you could be eligible to take part in a clinical trial testing a new type of treatment, called an immunotherapy.…

Being diabetic can sometimes feel like you have a friend, whom I shall call Dennis, who never goes away and is always on your case. When you get up you have to test your blood sugar to ensure Dennis is OK, then you must consider your breakfast and how much to inject to make sure…

I’m in my final year at university, so it’s a busy time for me, with exams and studying – and seeing my friends! Sometimes my schedule is so busy, and it seems difficult to fit swimming in. But I always make it to the pool. If you’re struggling to make exercise a priority and find…

Swimming burns a lot of energy, around 500 calories per hour depending on your body composition and how intensely you are working, with slightly less for breaststroke than butterfly. Regardless of exactly how much energy you’re using up, it’s clear that in order to keep going at your best performance, you’ll need to fuel up.…