Read our latest magazine Issue 4 for articles from specialist authors on ‘Covid-19 and Diabetes’, the 15 Essentials checks and find out how other people live with diabetes. Molly-May has written an article to share her experience of being a student and travelling with Type 1 diabetes.
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To encourage people with all types of diabetes to enhance their enjoyment of life.
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Provide support and information to people with diabetes, be a platform for discussion and raising awareness of diabetes on the Island. Campaign for excellence in the care of people with diabetes and to provide a voice for them to be heard.
This is an interesting article by the BBC about the mental health impact of diagnosis. www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-54145335
'Diabetes burnout': The mental-health impact of diagnosis
www.bbc.co.uk
Diabetes treatment will be successful only if it comes with mental-health support, doctors say.Have you thought about how best to look after yourself if you have Covid-19 and Diabetes. Read this excellent article by Nouman Butt (Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinology), Najaf Haider (Specialist Registrar, Diabetes and Endocrinology) and Partha Kar (Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinology) Queen Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Portsmouth bit.ly/2H5edez
It's international Diabetes Day 2020. This year marks 100 years since the discovery of insulin which has saved millions of lives across the globe. There are lots of ways to get involved in celebrating this year, including donating to JDRF Type1 research here
Tomorrow is International Diabetes Day 2020, there are lots of way to get involved. Why not take part in the #NailingDiabetes awareness raising challenge by painting your nails blue for World Diabetes Day. Share your photo to raise awareness of diabetes, and donate to your favourite diabetes charity to help change lives.
Did you know that you can still access NHS services as usual. Are you aware of the 15 Essential Checks to ensure people with diabetes stay well. Please read them on our website here: bit.ly/3pbZFer