Health Awareness
Diabetes
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Tackling the physical demand of diabetes and sailing
At the age of 21, British solo offshore sailor Jack Trigger was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He tells us how he manages his diabetes alongside pursuing his sailing career. Q: Did you have any symptoms before you were diagnosed? In hindsight, I had all the usual symptoms – excessive thirst and constant fatigue. At...
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How game-changing tech is revolutionising diabetes care
New innovations in glucose monitoring technology are making painful finger-prick testing a thing of the past. It’s been a game-changer for those living with diabetes. Technology has revolutionised the way Laura Yates manages her diabetes. A year ago, she was testing her glucose levels with finger-prick tests, four or five times every day. Now a...
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Accepting your diabetes diagnosis takes time – but it will happen
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teenager can affect your self-esteem and mental health. But getting better at diabetes management helps you accept your situation. In the run-up to her 13th birthday, Laura Yates started to experience several worrying symptoms. “I’d lost a lot of weight,” she remembers. “I was also really thirsty...
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Don’t let a diabetes diagnosis define you
Liz Cambron, Ph.D., has been living with diabetes for six years. She turned her diabetes diagnosis into an academic career in diabetes research and became a health coach to help others reach their own goals. Diabetes discovered by mistake I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in 2014 when I started grad school. It was...
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DPC is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the prevention, treatment and management of diabetes and its related conditions. It provides a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals from across the diabetes arena to come together to share experiences, gain real-world learning from top practitioners and meet those shaping the future of diabetes care, all...
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Dealing with type 1 diabetes in your younger years
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition that affects around 30,000 young people in the UK and is lifelong. Benji was diagnosed when he was 9 years old. He is now 13 and is keen to inspire other young people living with the challenges of type 1 diabetes. “Initially the GP mis-diagnosed me with depression....
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Calling for a ‘culture shift’ in diabetes education
Founder of the DSN Forum and guest speaker of United Through Diabetes, Amanda Epps has called for a change in attitudes towards diabetes education. She says: “We desperately need a culture shift when it comes to diabetes education. We need better access and also a change in attitudes. “In the UK we need to change...
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Type 1 diabetes – increased incidence but better treatments
It’s known that the condition has a genetic basis. But there’s no known way to avoid it. Serious and potentially life-threatening, type 1 diabetes requires those diagnosed with it to inject insulin every day to stay alive. It affects 400,000 people in the UK. Many are diagnosed in childhood and incidence rates have been climbing...
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Losing weight helped me manage my diabetes
TV personality Rustie Lee shares her experiences of type 2 diabetes and how a tummy bug forced her to change her food habits. When were you first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? About ten years ago. During a routine check-up I was told I was pre-diabetic. I thought that was good but within a few...
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“Young people living with diabetes and their families are not alone”
Specialist paediatric nurses play a crucial role in offering support and reassurance to children and their families who are struggling to come to terms with a diabetes diagnosis. Catriona Hurley, Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse at Northwick Park Hospital, in Harrow, Middlesex, never ceases to be amazed by the resilience and fortitude of young people living...
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“It never dawned on me how life-changing diabetes would be”
When nine-year-old Maddie Wills was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, she and her mother, Helen, had a lot to process. Thankfully, both received support from a diabetes specialist nurse. Helen Wills wasn’t taking any chances. When she suspected that her nine year old daughter, Maddie, might have type 1 diabetes, they both turned up at...
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Low calorie research & meal replacements for type 2 diabetes
Bev was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2018, and she has now put her diabetes into remission through following a low-calorie diet and utilising meal replacements to support her weight loss. “I found out I had type 2 diabetes after I received routine blood test results at a doctor’s appointment. I was absolutely devastated....
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How good nutrition can help in the fight against diabetes
If people living with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese can lose weight and transition to a healthy eating lifestyle, their condition could be significantly improved — or even go into remission. It goes without saying that we should be eating a healthy and nutritious diet, says Dr Jamy Ard, Professor, Epidemiology and...
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Making the change to reduce your risk
Type 2 diabetes can seriously harm health but taking action to eat better and move more can delay or prevent the disease. Type 2 diabetes is preventable It is estimated that there are over 12 million people in the UK who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This condition can seriously impact health,...
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Technology has transformed the lives of people living with diabetes
Over the decades, technology has rapidly evolved to become an integral part of our daily lives. Technology can transform the lives of some people living with diabetes, but many still struggle with access. Forty years ago, blood sugar testing was done using a urine dipstick test that told you what your blood sugar had been...
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I use my diabetes as my motivation
Khalid Keshta got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in October 2011, three months after his diagnosis, he broke his knee – ending his football career. Since then he has found a new passion and challenge, bodybuilding. How has your diagnosis affected your career and training? Type 1 diabetes has a huge impact on my career...
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A day in the life of Myrthe with the Omnipod DASH® System
This morning I woke up with a nasty, low bloodsugar of 3.1 mmol/l. The kind of hypo that makes it almost impossible to wake up because your body is exhausted. I grabbed my insulin pump and lowered my basal rate to 0%. After that I stuffed my mouth with energy tablets. Soon I began to...
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How app technology is helping Paul back into fitness
How a world-first technology helps fitness fan Paul Green to discreetly control his blood glucose levels – in and out of the gym Paul Green had been playing football, lifting weights and doing cardio exercises for over 30 years. Then, suddenly, in his 40s, he started feeling unwell. He struggled to get to the gym and somehow...
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Why nurses are crucial in the fight against diabetes
Nurses are at the heart of global healthcare and this World Diabetes Day (WDD), the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is celebrating the vital role they play in supporting people with diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes globally The prevalence of diabetes globally is rising, with one in 11 adults (463 million) currently living with the condition worldwide. Nurses play a key role in helping people with diabetes understand...
