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Live online event to highlight positive health impact of walking
The health benefits associated with increasing your daily step count will be discussed during a Facebook live session next week. Dr Joe Henson, Research Fellow at Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), and ...
New video shining a light on the emotional impact of diabetes launched as part of Mental Health Awareness Week
The Eden team based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre released a social media video to shine a light on the emotional toll of living with diabetes. As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, Eden cr...
Sanofi supports Insulin Safety Week with visit to University Hospital Southampton
Innovative ways to promote insulin safety across University Hospital Southampton were showcased during a special visit to mark a national diabetes campaign. Jessamy Baird, Country Lead and Head of Gen...
Benefits of breaking up prolonged sitting to be explored during live online event
A Facebook Live video session taking place today will look at the positive health impact of reducing and regularly breaking up prolonged sitting in people with type 2 diabetes. Dr Charlotte Edwardson...
Insulin safety at forefront of national campaign
More than 500 diabetes teams from across the UK and Ireland are currently taking part in Insulin Safety Week (ISW) 2023. Taking place from Monday, May 15, and Sunday, May 21, they are promoting the m...
Submissions open for QiC Diabetes Awards 2023
The exceptional work carried out by the diabetes community will be reflected and celebrated at the forthcoming Quality in Care (QiC) Awards. People working in the field of diabetes throughout the UK a...
Education to ‘play vital role’ in reducing number of excess diabetes deaths
A renowned international diabetes centre believes that “education is a key weapon” in the battle against diabetes after a new report has revealed thousands of excess deaths in people living with the c...
Insulin Safety Week to provide vital awareness and education
A national campaign aiming to reduce insulin errors in hospitals and other care settings in the UK and Ireland will return later this month. Hospitals and GP surgeries are being encouraged to take par...
Chief Executive of Diabetes UK to leave role
Chris Askew OBE is leaving his role as the Chief Executive of Diabetes UK after eight years in the job. Mr Askew is stepping away from the diabetes charity to join the Royal College of General Practi...