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3.8 million people

are currently diagnosed with Diabetes in the UK

1,000,000 adults

have Type 2 Diabetes and don't know it.

415 million people

affected by diabetes globally and this will grow to over 640 million by 2040

Diabetes Type 1

In type 1 diabetes the pancreas fails to produce insulin and insulin injections are required for life. The cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown but it is thought to be an auto-immune process. In effect the body produces antibodies to the pancreas, damaging it and preventing it producing insulin.

Diabetes Type 2

In type 2 diabetes the cause is generally weight related. If you are slim it is likely your body is not producing enough insulin to convert the carbohydrate you eat into energy. You may need tablets and/or insulin to help. If you are overweight it is more likely that insulin resistance is responsible.

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Recent News

Emergency call-outs for diabetes-related condition reduced following hypos education campaign

21st September 2021

People with diabetes in East Midlands reported “significantly” lower hypoglycaemic episodes as result of awareness drive.
DRWF Events: Cartoon drawing activity at Camp in the Cloud event for young people living with type 1 diabetes

04th August 2021

Creating diabetes superheroes at the first virtual event held recently included activities for young people living with the condition to create their own type 1 diabetes superheroes.
How people with diabetes could become more ill if diagnosed with Covid-19

07th April 2021

NHS guidance for people with diabetes about Covid-19.