Health Awareness
Diabetes
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Nick Jonas’s 20-year journey with diabetes and the device that changed his life
The singer behind pop hits like “Jealous” and “Chains” shares how he manages his diabetes — and how he inspires others to thrive while living with the disease. Nick Jonas is busy. He’s currently promoting the Jonas Brothers’ new album “Greetings From Your Hometown,” and he’s on the road with his two brothers for their...
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It’s time to strike out diabetes stigma for good
Negative attitudes and false assumptions still surround diabetes. Learn how stigma damages confidence and health. Diabetes is a serious and complex medical condition with over 12 million peoplein the UK now living with diabetes or pre-type 2 diabetes.1 Yet, for far too many people, managing their physical health is only part of their challenge. The...
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Why workplaces are failing people with diabetes
Millions of employees with diabetes face stigma and barriers at work. Small changes can transform lives. Diabetes affects 589 million adults worldwide, and around 70% are of working age.1 Managing diabetes demands daily attention to diet, medication and glucose levels, often alongside the pressures of busy work and home lives. Yet, many employees still face...
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Early type 1 diabetes detection changes everything
Every week, across the UK, children are admitted to hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening type 1 diabetes complication that’s often the first sign they have the condition. A child might seem more tired than usual, ask for more drinks, go to the toilet more and look a little thinner. It’s easy to miss, until...
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The next leap in diabetes care: a smarter insulin in a smaller pump
Diabetes care is evolving with faster-acting insulin and advanced delivery systems designed to improve comfort and practicality without compromising safety. Over 800 million people around the world live with diabetes1. The condition accounts for about 10% of the NHS budget2 and costs global health systems around $1 trillion annually3. There has never been a greater need...
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Diabetes: a global test of our commitment to health equity
The Global Diabetes Compact aims to unite governments and communities worldwide to reduce the risk of diabetes, promote early diagnosis and ensure that everyone diagnosed with diabetes has equitable access to quality care. Today, over 800 million1 people live with diabetes — four times more than in 1990. The sharpest rise is in low- and...
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Why catching type 1 diabetes early could save lives
One quarter of children in the UK are still being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes only once they develop diabetic ketoacidosis,1 a serious and preventable medical emergency. The latest figures from the NHS show that the number of children experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis at diagnosis has risen by 3% in the past year.1 Early detection is...
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There are 250 million undiagnosed: why early diabetes detection must be a priority
Diabetes has become one of the greatest global health challenges. We must respond to this silent pandemic with the urgency and collaboration it demands. Diabetes is no longer a looming threat — it’s a full-blown global health crisis. Global diabetes crisis escalates According to the latest Diabetes Atlas from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), over...
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New girl band shines a personal spotlight on type 1 diabetes
A new girl band, whose teenage members all live with type 1 diabetes, have released a song detailing the challenges faced by those managing the condition. What is it like to live with type 1 diabetes as a young person? Four talented teens share their experiences of the condition in a unique way: by forming...
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Why early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes isn’t just desirable — it’s vital
Early detection of type autoimmune 1 diabetes is important for people because it can help them adjust to the strict management realities of their condition and prevent acute complications. With autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D), the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, an essential hormone allowing your body to use sugar for energy. This can...
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Study aims to find out how type 1 diabetes develops in adults
More than 400,000 people in the UK live with type 1 diabetes. Many consider it a condition of children and are surprised to learn that more than half of type 1 diabetes cases are diagnosed in adults (Rogers et al, 2017).1 Until now, research has largely focused on type 1 diabetes diagnosed in children. The...
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Evaluating continuous glucose monitors for insulin safety
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) offer real-time data to aid diabetes management. In the UK, most insulin users are recommended CGMs, but only non-adjunctive types are approved for insulin dosing without finger pricks. What is a CGM? CGMs are small wearable devices that display real-time glucose levels. They help people with all types of diabetes better...
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Eight simple diabetes checks you need to know
For the millions of people living with diabetes in the UK, a small number of regular medical checkups are vital to their wellbeing. People with diabetes should receive eight vital checks as part of their annual review. These checks can spot early signs of diabetes-related complications, which can occur when blood sugar levels become too...
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Early diabetes diagnosis can help avoid serious complications
Early diagnosis and treatment can help people living with diabetes manage their condition to avoid or delay potentially life-threatening complications. According to recent figures from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), an estimated 537 million people were living with diabetes in 2021. This number continues to rise, with predictions indicating it will reach 643 million people...
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Lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes with early weight loss intervention
Obesity is a chronic disease and a major risk factor for prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). Over 463 million people worldwide have T2DM and may experience complications including cardiovascular diseases, erectile dysfunction, amputations, kidney failure and blindness. Prediabetes is not a benign state and raises cardiovascular risks. Early intervention in diabetes management is crucial...
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The green-fingered TV star who tends to his garden while managing his diabetes
Television presenter and garden designer Lee Burkhill was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 16. He shares his experiences with his condition — and his passions. How long have you been interested in gardening? I’ve been interested in gardening since I was a child. My grandad was an old-school allotment grower. He also loved...
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From invisible to visible: how wearable technology expands awareness of type 1 diabetes
With 75% of people able to identify a continuous glucose monitor, is wearable technology making type 1 diabetes a less hidden condition? Until recently, type 1 diabetes has been an invisible condition. People with type 1 have to monitor their blood glucose levels throughout the day to stay well — and to stay alive. Type...
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One percent¹ reduction in long term blood glucose level reduces the risk of complications by 40%
Preventative care would prevent most of the diabetes related complications and even a small sounding number, like the one above, can make a big difference to the quality of life of an individual with diabetes. Without due care, consistently elevated sugar (glycated) haemoglobin levels can lead into amputation as well as serious eye or kidney disease.
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Could our eyes hold the key to pain-free glucose monitoring?
A simple scan of the eye could hold the answer to pain-free and non-invasive glucose testing. With the number of people living with type 2 diabetes increasing each year, former Apple industrial designer Daniele De Iuliis suggests that a ‘pain-free, 21st-century solution’ to glucose testing is ‘long overdue’ and has his sights set on using...
