Our new how-to videos; a step-by-step guide to help you manage your diabetes – Jonathan Hatch
Hello, I’m Jon from Diabetes UK’s content team. Part of my job is helping to make videos for people with diabetes. I’m absolutely thrilled to tell you all about our brand new ‘how-to’ video collection. Late last year, we put a lot of time into analysing what you were after in terms of video and…
Behind the headlines: Type 1 diabetes and heart disease – by Emily Burns
You might have seen the headlines today linking an early diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes to a higher risk of heart disease and a shorter life. We know these stories can be scary. And while they shine an important light on how serious diabetes is, we want you to have the facts about what this…
The new Diabetes UK Clinical Studies Groups – by Goher Ayman
We set up the UK’s first diabetes Clinical Studies Groups (CSGs), tasked with creating a roadmap for future research. Together, they are looking for gaps in knowledge and priority research areas that need to be addressed in order to move care for people with diabetes forward. To do this, the groups bring together diabetes researchers,…
Count those carbs, keep active and get talking – by Emma Bostock
Facing up to the potential complications that diabetes can bring has led to Emma putting more focus on keeping her blood sugar levels within range. I think it’s safe to say that when I was 16 years old and diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, not only did I have no idea about diabetes, but I…
News from the ADA: the latest on Type 1 diabetes – by Emily Burns
We’ve given you an American Diabetes Association update on Type 2 diabetes research, and research more generally. Now it’s time for Type 1 diabetes, focusing on causes. What increases the risk of Type 1? We don’t know what causes Type 1, but it’s most likely to involve a higher genetic risk, due to changes in…
Getting active for the London Bridges Challenge
Our London Bridges Challenge starts, literally, as a walk in the park. But, after starting in the beautiful Battersea Park, the full 10-mile distance takes you right the way through the heart of London, across 12 bridges and to spectacular sights that make it more than just ‘a walk in the park’. That said, this challenge really…