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
It's World Diabetes Day and this year's theme is access to treatment for all. it's an important day to mark and celebrate the centenary of the discussion of Insulin. This life saving drug should be available to people across the globe. Read more about this discovery as we think about those who may be struggling to get equal access to diabetes treatments. To read the article on insulin, please click here>> drive.google.com/file/d/1puY_JLVTY7GYXWscW_-GptF7sxqVeU2j/view
Join us on Thursday, 11 November, 7pm to 8pm at St. Johns Church in Newport with our specialist speaker event, Andy Savage. Andy is an expert on activity for healthier living. Free and all are welcome. Tea/ Coffee on arrival and limited free parking on site plus paid for roadside parking available nearby. ![]()
More here: diabetesiow.org.uk/event-directory/myevents/
Save the date...Thursday, 11th November, 7pm to 8pm. our next expert speaker event with Andy Savage on the importance of exercise if you are living with diabetes. Join us free of charge for this talk taking place at St John's church in Newport, PO30 1LN. Tea/coffee on arrival. For more info, visit our website: diabetesiow.org.uk/event-directory/myevents/ or email info@diabetesiow.org.uk
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If you use a BG monitor, insulin pump or CGM remember to turn back the hour.Hello!!![]()
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We are sad to say that British Summertime is coming to an end : ( and the clocks go back 1 hour early in the morning on Sunday 31st October so please remember to change the time on your blood glucose meters, sensor devices, pumps, phones and equipment (not forgetting your clocks!).![]()
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Have a lovely weekend and enjoy your extra hour.![]()
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Happy Halloween 👻🎃💀👻🎃![]()
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Team DB
We have our next committee meeting on Tuesday, 12 Oct at 7pm and would love you to join in if you have any questions or experiences you'd like up share about living with diabetes and using diabetes services. please get in touch be email at info@diabetesiow.org.uk for a ZOOM link.
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