Diabetes News

Huge increase in people assessing their risk of developing type 2 diabetes using online tool

01st October 2020

The NHS has reported that almost 300,000 people have accessed an online tool to check their risk of type 2 diabetes online less than two months after the NHS fast tracked access to its Healthier You: Diabetes Prevention Programme.
Online programme for the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual conference set to be held in Vienna leaves food for thought - Blog report from Day Two

30th September 2020

Missing out on the prospect of travelling across Europe for this year’s conference means nothing to DRWF Research Manager Dr Eleanor Kennedy reporting from home for the second day of the 56th annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, this year presented as a virtual event. Although the Austrian dessert menu was an enticing proposition.
Working from home the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual conference becomes a virtual reality - Blog report from Day One

28th September 2020

DRWF Research Manager Dr Eleanor Kennedy reports from the opening day of the 56th annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, this year presented as a virtual event.
Staying safe with diabetes from Covid-19 – latest government guidelines

24th September 2020

This week the government have announced further measures across England following a rise in cases of Covid-19.
Flu jab reminder for people with diabetes

23rd September 2020

This winter the NHS is offering record numbers of vaccinations as people with flu and Covid-19 more likely to suffer severe complications.
Bluelight – Read a new comic book about living with type 1 diabetes

15th September 2020

Comic from India tells story of the journey of characters recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and how their lives change.
DRWF Fundraising: Cyclists arrive in Edinburgh from London

11th September 2020

Cameron Muir marked 20 years of living with type 1 diabetes with a group of friends on fundraising cycle ride.
Who are your diabetes heroes – nominations open for Quality in Care Diabetes Awards

09th September 2020

Closing date for entries fast approaching.
People with diabetes at higher risk of additional complications on discharge from hospital

04th September 2020

Researchers highlight risk factors for people with diabetes in newly published report.
People who are obese face risk of more complications from Covid-19

04th September 2020

Researchers in the US raise concerns about the impact of obesity on the effectiveness of a future Covid-19 vaccine.
DRWF Research: Diabetes and pregnancy workshop – expert views wanted

02nd September 2020

A workshop organised for people with personal experience of diabetes and pregnancy and healthcare professionals to share their experiences.

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