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.
Mission Statement .
To encourage people with all types of diabetes to enhance their enjoyment of life.
Our aims.
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.
Latest News
This year as we mark #DiabetesWeek2021 - it's important to celebrate this centenary year since the discovery of insulin, the amazing life saving diabetes treatment. Read more about this incredible discovery here: www.lilly.com/discovery/100-years-of-insulin
It's #DiabetesWeek2021 Almost 1 in 10 people over 65 have diabetes. If you're concerned about developing diabetes, read about how to reduce your risk of developing diabetes. www.diabetes.org.uk/preventing-type-2-diabetes/can-diabetes-be-prevented
Join us at our next Zoom meeting taking place 27 May, 7pm to 8pm with specialist guest speaker Dr. Victor Lawrence from St. Mary's Hospital. He will be talking about the discovery of insulin and treatment advances for diabetes. a great way to find out more during the centenary celebrations of this life saving treatment! To join this event please email info@diabetesiow.org.uk for a joining link.
NICE needs people with type 2 diabetes. They're reviewing how they present guidance to ensure it's useful, usable and used. This group of people will help shape the future of their guidance presentation. Find out more at: bit.ly/3xRc7oh
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We are working on the next edition of our popular magazine and we'll be celebrating the discovery of insulin! Lookout for it online on our website next month. And fingers crossed in print too. Catch up on previous editions here: diabetesiow.org.uk/
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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. Mission St...