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DRWF Podcast: Raising awareness about kidney and heart health for people living with diabetes

DRWF Kidney & Heart Health Doctor Test

What people living with diabetes need to know about essential tests for kidney and heart health

AG Recipes Low Appetite Rice Noodle Chicken Broth

Diabetes recipes: Sometimes you just don’t feel like eating…

DRWF Events Celebrate In Style Event Report Speakers

DRWF Events: Celebrating in style with diabetes for all occasions

A Person Using Their Mobile Phone R

AI-generated health summaries removed after reports that users’ health could be at risk from misleading information

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Gestational diabetes risk can be reduced with lifestyle interventions during pregnancy

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Urgent measures to tackle global obesity needed as WHO warns of weight loss jabs shortage

CGM Libre Check R

Incorrect readings risk for users of continuous glucose monitor sensors

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Psychological and societal factors can be reasons why people living with type 2 diabetes do not respond to medication

Blood Sugar Check Doctor R (1)

Incorrect diagnoses for type 2 diabetes due to machine error mean thousands face additional blood tests

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How do medical devices impact travel for people living with diabetes?

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People living with type 1 diabetes in Finland report improved insulin care through automated insulin delivery pumps

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New guidelines for physical activity in schools published to combat predicted huge rise in childhood obesity

Weight Loss Injection Pen R

Strict criteria for weight loss injections outlined as prescriptions now available

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Continuous glucose monitor users encouraged to discuss transition to new system

Pasta Bolognese On Fork R

Watch: How can you work out the carb content of food

Thermometer On A Hot Day R

Preparing for hot weather and travel with diabetes this summer

Elderly Woman Using CGM On Arm

Access to education and diabetes management technology will play a “vital role” in type 2 diabetes support

Obesity Belly Fat Main Banner

A third of the world's children and adolescents forecast to be overweight or obese by 2050

Simplera CGM

Smaller all-in-one CGM system approved for people living with diabetes

Prescription Medicine In A Paper Bag

Prescriptions for diabetes medications continue to rise according to NHS report

Asian Woman In Hot Summer

Heat health advice website views triple during summer heatwave in England

Insulin Injection Needle

Needle-free insulin injections under the microscope

Person Driving

National advisory role for driving and diabetes appointed

Foot Feet Check by a Doctor

Improving footcare for people with diabetes subject of webinar

Medical Alert Wristbands Children Ebay

DRWF diabetes awareness wristbands available now

Using Smartwatch

Diabetes sensor manufacturers seek funding to continue work in diabetes technology

Diabetes Prehab Service Launched

Diabetes “prehab” service launched in Wirral

Weight Scale

Digital weight management programme to improve health recommended by NICE

Amsterdam

Insurance package available for people living with type 2 diabetes in the Netherlands

Bournemouth Airport

DRWF travelling with diabetes campaign supported by award-winning type 1 diabetes pilot

Sugar Cubes In A Jar

Hypo risk for people with type 1 diabetes highlighted in recent poll

Diabetes Tech

Hybrid closed loop systems recommended for people living with type 1 diabetes

Award

Non-invasive wearable blood glucose sensor improves self-management for people living with diabetes

Insulin Injection Needle

Injection technique: Top tips from a community nurse

Type 1 Comic Secret Wards Cover Cropped

Superheroes comic adventure to explore the impact of diabetes

Wellness Day 2023 Eye Screening Stand

Survey on diabetes eye screening

Man Having Chest Pain

Lifesaving service launched to support people with diabetes after heart attacks

DRWF Research Rajna Golubic

DRWF Research: Effect of migraine treatment on blood glucose

Builder Working

Funding boost for people in work with type 2 diabetes

Close Up Of Weight Loss Measure

Specialist weight loss treatment now available could reduce risk of additional type 2 diabetes complications

Pills Packets

Prescriptions for diabetes drugs rises according to latest NHS report

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Para table tennis player won't let disability and diabetes hold him back

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Consistent approach needed to reduce variation in footcare for people with diabetes.

1 Pound Coin

Cost-of-living and impact on diabetes report published

Woman With Skipping Rope

Exercise and app plan improves health of women with history of gestational diabetes

Foot Feet Check by a Doctor

Have your diabetes-related foot problems solved – on TV

CGM Dexcom On An Arm

Manufacturer celebrates five years of real-time continuous glucose monitoring

Libre Monitor On Arm

Update information for continuous glucose monitor users

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Mental health and physical activity recommended for new NHS campaign

Woman Drinking Water In Hot Weather

Managing diabetes in hot weather

Insulin Pen and Needle

Insulin awareness campaign aims to improve health care for people living with diabetes

Obesity Image 3

Number of people living with diabetes in UK hits 5 million

Cup Of Coffee

More caffeine intake can reduce body fat and risk of type 2 diabetes

Dexcom Glucose Monitor On A Person

Users guide to hybrid closed loop systems published

Doctor Talking To The Patient About Treatment

People with type 2 diabetes encouraged to attend cancer screenings

Woman Using A Mobile Phone

Digital pill for mental health offered – GPs can prescribe new app

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Diabetes Wellness Network reader survey results

Insulin Pen And Neddle

Protective cases for safely storing insulin launched

Test Blood Glucose For Diabetes

Treatment helps people with type 2 diabetes achieve blood sugar level targets

Group Of People Talking

The psychological impact of diabetes on mental health

Diabetic Eye Screening

What are diabetes-related eye complications?

Digital Health Ed For T2d In Wales Mydesmond

Free digital health education for people with type 2 diabetes in Wales extended

Pharmacist Praise Rt CGM 1 (1)

Access to continuous glucose monitor hailed as life-changing

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“The next step in the evolution of diabetes technology”

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Assessing needs of people living with diabetes to provide the best care available

Track And Field Runners

Campaign to promote healthy living during busy summer of sport

Woman Drinking Water In Hot Weather

Managing diabetes in hot weather

Man Holding Wheelchair

Report highlights importance of standardised care to reduce risk of limb amputation for people with diabetes-related complications

Insulin Pump Prep Banner

Medical alert issued after reports of insulin leakage from insulin pump cartridges

Obesity Image

No European countries on target to halt rising rates of obesity

A Pile Of Prescription Pills

Dapagliflozin no longer recommended for people with type 1 diabetes

Man Testing Glucose Level With A Continuous Glucose Monitor

More people with type 1 diabetes set to benefit from blood sugar flash monitors through NHS roll-out

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New blood glucose tracking device available

Man Exhausted Hypo Faint

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

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Managing Diabetes in Hot Weather

A Couple Tying Their Shoelaces On Exercise Shoes.

Researchers looking at how exercise can improve health and wellbeing for people with type 2 diabetes

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Trusted health information accessible at new Patient Information Forum website

Insulin Pump On Child Banner

Singing the praises of insulin pumps – and asking why so few people with type 1 diabetes are receiving access to this life-changing technology

Woman Testing Glucose Level With A Continuous Glucose Monitor

What to do for CGM device users following reports of skin reactions

Woman Adding Artificial Sweetener To Drink

Confusion around artificial sweeteners does not help fight against type 2 diabetes

Blackcurrants

Blackcurrant extract could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity

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New CGM device developed in Wales removes need to use needles for people living with diabetes on insulin

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Researchers have identified a short warm-up ‘priming exercise’ that could help people with diabetes exercise for longer

Sheffield Hospitals Teaching Diabetes And Pregnancy Folic Acid Web Header

Taking folic acid during pregnancy health benefits for mothers with diabetes and children

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Winners announced at 10th annual Quality in Care Diabetes awards

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Are you having a hypo? Know the symptoms

Drinking Hot Drink Elderly

Flu jab reminder for people with diabetes

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Bluelight – Read a new comic book about living with type 1 diabetes

Hospital Ward

People with diabetes at higher risk after discharge from hospital

Yong Person Injecting Insulin

Watch a video on the importance of taking insulin safely

Surgery In Progress

NHS announces changes to organ donation law in England

Man Exhausted Hypo Faint

Students raise awareness about risks of hypoglycaemia at university fair

Pink Trainers

Pressure warnings in smart shoe insole sensors reduce foot ulcers

Jelly Babies

Hypoglycaemia a worry for family members of people with diabetes

Pregnant Woman Sitting Down

Risk of stillbirth in mothers with diabetes linked to high blood sugar levels and BMI

Glucose Flash Monitor On A Woman

Understanding how latest diabetes devices work

A Stressed Person With Hands Covering Face

The psychological impact of diabetes

Elderly Man Driving

Vehicle control can be affected in drivers with diabetes-related nerve damage

Soft Drink Cans In A Row

Obesity leads to three quarters of a million hospital admissions

Foot Check Image

Reducing diabetes foot complications could save the NHS £250 million a year

Foot Check Image

Smart sensor for diabetes foot wounds could reduce amputation

Person Driving Car

Updated DVLA guidelines for continuous glucose monitoring devices

Close Up Of Weight Loss Measure

Recognising signals between the stomach and brain could help people lose weight

Chocolate Squares

UK children aged 10 have consumed as much sugar as an 18-year-old

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Swedish artist Jëlly talks about her type 1 diabetes in new film

Pills Packets

Prescription costs for diabetes now more than one billion annually

Person Getting Vaccinated

Reminder for people with diabetes to book their annual flu vaccination

Prescription Pills

No benefit to taking statins for older people without diabetes

Foot With Bandage

Smart insoles available that may prevent developing foot ulcers

Hospital Ward

Older people with diabetes 'vulnerable' due to disjointed care services

Pharmacy And Pharmacist

Pharmaceutical companies urged to stock up over Brexit deal uncertainty

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Rise in diabetes will lead to huge increase of heart attacks and strokes

A Person Studying With Notepad

Online course on Understanding Insulin available again

Cheeseburgers On A Grill

Weight loss report finds people lose equivalent of 15 double cheese burgers after attending type 2 diabetes prevention sessions

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Walkers and cyclists to be priority in road upgrading plans in bid to promote physical activity and avert type 2 diabetes crisis

Elderly Care Holding Hands

Older people with diabetes are being “let down” by the system

Vending Machine

Sugary snacks taken off the shelves at NHS hospitals

Glucose Flash Monitor On A Woman

Scanning device for monitoring blood sugar levels available on the NHS

Foot Check Image

Photo app can help doctors detect diabetes-related foot ulcers

Pregnant Woman 2

Support for pregnant women with diabetes to maintain good blood sugar levels

A Bottle Of Tablets

Older people with type 2 diabetes being “over-prescribed” medication

Hospital Ward

Rising hospital visits for people with diabetes

Sugary Cola Drink

Tax on sugary drinks to provide £415m for new sports facilities at schools

Libre Monitor On Arm

Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels could reduce risk of hypos and hypers

Person With Type 1 Diabetes Injection

Proper technique is key as new insulin injection recommendations published

Taking Notes

NHS report highlights prevalence of diabetes across England

Middle Aged Person Walking

A short walk after meals could be good for type 2 diabetes control

Type 1 Origins Cover

Comic book superheroes to help inspire young people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in managing the condition

Jelly Babies

Trials find that diabetes treatment could reduce hypos risk

Blood Sugar Check Finger Prick Banner

Young people with diabetes have excellent control, but may not receive all essential health checks

Foot With Bandage

Treating foot ulcers early could help further complications

Person Holding Lower Back

Stem cells to be grown at research centre to treat diabetes-related kidney disease

Alarm Clock Near Sleeping Person

One third of people with diabetes reportedly not managing night-time hypos

Person With Type 1 Diabetes Injection

Updated insulin injections guide available for all involved in diabetes care available

Person Breaking Cigarette

'Stoptober': Kick the habit - tips to stop smoking for good

Person Getting Vaccinated

Seasonal flu vaccination for people with diabetes

Foot Massage

Treatment could help speed up healing for diabetes related foot ulcers

Exercise Bikes Being Used

“Some exercise better than none at all” – and could help you live longer