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We're the UK’s leading diabetes charity. DMs answered 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. https://t.co/ViqyAIwYuy
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Let’s tackle stigma together, starting today! 📣 #IfYouKnew #WorldDiabetesDay. 🗣️ Reply to us with your ‘if you knew’ to help us raise awareness. Make sure to spread the word too, by reposting and sharing with friends .
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💉 Today marks exactly 100 years since Leonard Thompson, a 14-year-old boy dying from type 1 diabetes, became the first person to receive an injection of insulin on 11 January 1922. A thread 👇 (1/6)
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This #WorldDiabetesDay, we want to raise awareness of the most common symptoms of #Type1Diabetes - also known as the 4Ts:. 🚽 Toilet.💦 Thirsty.💤 Tired.⬇️ Thinner. Will you retweet and help us spread the word? 💙 #WDD.
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Her Majesty The Queen, our Patron, has written to us to extend her good wishes to all those living with diabetes and their families and to mark the 100 year anniversary of the first time insulin was successfully used to treat a human. Read more:
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We're delighted to see so many famous faces getting involved in #NailingDiabetes! 💅. A huge thank you to Ted Lasso stars @jasonsudeikis & @hanwaddingham for helping to raise awareness ahead of #WorldDiabetesDay 🧡. Find out more & sign up today:
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Diabetes is the hidden condition. Millions of us live with it, and millions more misunderstand it. We want to show the world what it’s really like to live with diabetes day in, day out. That's why today we're launching our new campaign #ThisIsDiabetes. (1/5).
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📢 BREAKING NEWS: The world’s first ever immunotherapy for #Type1Diabetes has been approved in the US. It’s the biggest breakthrough for the condition since the discovery of insulin 100 years ago. Read more about this milestone moment in T1 history: (1/3)
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We are working really hard to get our coronavirus advice up to date following this afternoon’s announcements. We’ll put another tweet out as soon as this is complete.
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Today marks 100 years since Frederick Banting, James Collip and Charles Best were awarded U.S. patents on #insulin. They sold the patents to the University of Toronto for a symbolic $1, with Banting famously saying:. 💬 “Insulin does not belong to me, it belongs to the world.”.
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It's #DiabetesWeek. Help us set the record straight about #diabetes because it’s still hugely misunderstood.
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#WeMadeItHappen! Today it was decided that #Flash Glucose Monitoring will be available on the #NHS across the UK!
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"I think my diabetes has definitely made me stronger. It’s a big contributor to my character as a person. To kids diagnosed with type 1, stay strong and know that it’s all going to be okay. There’s comfort there knowing you’re not alone.” - @nickjonas, living with type 1 diabetes
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1/2 You may have seen the Government’s plans to ban mobile phones from classrooms. If you have a child with diabetes, we understand this might be concerning, but there will be exemptions to the guidelines - including for children who need to use a phone to manage their diabetes.
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It’s #WorldDiabetesDay! Today, millions of people come together to raise awareness of diabetes. This year we're celebrating your support network. Your #DiabetesFamily. Maybe that's a friend, or a neighbour. Your mum, or best mate. Who's in yours? Share and celebrate them today:
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📆 Today marks 100 years since Leonard Thompson, the first person to be treated with insulin, was given his second dose of insulin with successful results. For the first time in history - type 1 diabetes was not a death sentence 🙌 (1/4)
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It's #PrideMonth, and we're excited to introduce you to the wonderful @daya_betty417 - the first contestant on @RuPaulsDragRace to discuss living with type 1 diabetes on the show! 🌈. We spoke to Daya about life with T1, #Pride, and more: #gbdoc #type1
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Huge congratulations from all of us at Diabetes UK to Professor Roy Taylor, who has been recognised in the New Year Honours with an MBE for services to diabetic research!
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A very special thank you to The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal, and our wonderful supporter Shivali and her family, for sharing their discussion about the importance of getting the coronavirus vaccine, and the big difference it will make to their lives.
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Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. Over 9,000 voices have had their say on the #FutureOfDiabetes. Were you one of them? Watch our video and join the fight for a better future:
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BREAKING NEWS: @NHSEngland have announced an end to the #FlashGM postcode lottery from April. This is a huge step forward for people with #type1diabetes on World Diabetes Day. Thank you to everyone who made this happen! Find out more:
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Huge congratulations and welcome back to the inspiring Adam Pereira, who sailed over 7,000 nautical miles fundraising for @diabetesuk
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👋 Today, we'd like to introduce you to Pete, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes back in 1956. Here, he shares an insight into life with type 1 over the last 65 years, and how #DiabetesTech has changed & evolved over the decades. (1/3). #WorldDiabetesDay #100YearsOfInsulin.
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Think #Type1diabetes should be prioritised by the next parliament? We agree. Take our action to make it happen:
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96 years ago today, Banting & Best began their final experiments which uncovered insulin as a life-saving treatment for #Type1diabetes
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We’re delighted that our Chief Executive Chris Askew @ChrisAskewCE has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday honours for services to people with diabetes. Read more:
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Today we headed to Downing Street to support @jamieoliver and @BiteBack2030 in calling for the Government to scrap plans to U-turn on their commitment to ban #JunkFood advertising. (1/3) #AdEnough #EtonMess
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Today we’re wishing ourselves a happy birthday! 🎉. 87 years ago, The British Diabetic Association was founded. Our name might have changed, but we’re still as committed as ever to fighting for new treatments & better care for people with diabetes – and one day, finding a cure 💙
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Great to see children with diabetes featuring in Pixar's new film 'Turning Red'!. It's so important for young people to see others who look like them in films and on TV, and this is a good step in the right direction towards better representation of people living with diabetes 💙
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1/4 On 7th November 1920 – exactly 100 years ago – a Canadian surgeon, Frederick Banting, paid a visit to scientist John Macleod in a meeting that would lead to one of the greatest ever medical breakthroughs.
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Congratulations to Dr Sheila Reith, who has been awarded a CBE in recognition of the impact her work has had on people with diabetes 👏. Sheila’s legacy includes her idea and research to develop the first insulin pen, funded by Diabetes UK. Read more:
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Did you know? @CelticFC have asked the great Danny McGrain, an advocate since the 1970s for footballers with #type1diabetes, to raise their @spfl league title flag on Saturday.
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Today our Chief Executive, Chris Askew (@ChrisAskewCE), is formally receiving his OBE for services to people with diabetes. We're incredibly proud of him, and hope you'll join him in celebrating this honour today. 💙🧡 (1/3)
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🤩 Today we’re excited to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership between @stevemorganfdn, @DiabetesUK, and @JDRFUK that will pave the way to the development of new treatments and a cure for #Type1Diabetes! (1/7) #ChangingLives.
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❓ Would your mates, loved ones or colleagues know how to spot a #Hypo if you were having one? . This #HypoAwarenessWeek, we want to help the public unsterstand what it's like to experience a hypo. Will you help us by sharing this video?. More info? 👉🏻
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Diabetes is complicated, whether that's living with it, the causes, or treatments. And this #DiabetesWeek, there are five things about diabetes that we think everyone should know. Retweet to help everyone #SeeDiabetesDifferently:
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We’re excited for today’s event at 7pm about personalised diabetes treatment. Join us & follow live updates from @DUK_research #knowdiabetes
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We know many of you will be very concerned about the statistics shared this afternoon about #coronavirus and #diabetes. We are looking into this and will come back to you asap with more information. (1/2).
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Duke Durham is a poet from Cardiff, and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three years ago. He shared his poem Hidden Hypos with us earlier in the week to help paint #TheBigPicture - we loved it so much, we wanted to share it with you too this #DiabetesWeek 💙
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Calling all #juniordoctors! Come and chat about #diabetes inpatient care on 7 Sept at our head office. Email inpatientcare@diabetes.org.uk.
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🎉 Today marks exactly 100 years since the discovery of insulin!. To celebrate, we want to share some of the incredible #DiabetesDiscoveries from the past century, and set ourselves the task of covering 100 years in just 100 seconds. 👇 Find out if we were up to the challenge!.
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“When I was first diagnosed with type 1 #diabetes, I saw three specialists who said I’d have to give up my career. I went on to play 21 years as a professional, 16 of those in the top league in the world and I’d say I’ve had a very enjoyable career.". Gary Mabbutt, Spurs legend
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@OfficialQueenS7 @Mark_Sheppard Thank you so much from us too Mark! We really appreciate your support.
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It's #WorldDiabetesDay & we're launching our ambitious new plan to end the harm caused by diabetes in a generation. You've helped us do so much already. But there's more to do. If we each do one thing today, we can change the future: #Diabetes2025
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It's #WorldDiabetesDay 💙. We're SO excited to announce a new world-first study to screen adults for risk of developing #Type1Diabetes is recruiting 📣 @HelmsleyTrust. All the info 👇🏼.
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Today we’re celebrating our 85th birthday! In 1934, R.D. Lawrence and H.G. Wells founded The British Diabetic Association. Today, we’re still funding cutting-edge research, campaigning for the best care & support, and working with communities & volunteers to make it all possible.
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Great news – we’ve helped change the law so people who have hypos while they sleep will no longer lose their driving licence. Find out more about this life-changing news:
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On #WorldDiabetesDay we're making it clear that diabetes is serious. Every 2 mins someone learns they have diabetes.
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Today's @google doodle is in honour of #WorldDiabetesDay and Frederick Banting, find out more about him here
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It can be scary when you're first diagnosed with diabetes and can be a lot to come to terms with. If you or your child have recently been diagnosed with any type of diabetes, head to our website for advice on how to cope: #Corrie @itvcorrie @HarrietBibby
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Two thirds of people with diabetes attending work have told us they still don’t feel safe in their workplace. This needs to change. We’re calling on the UK government to put in place better protection for people with diabetes at work. Sign our open letter:
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86 years ago, H.G. Wells and R.D. Lawrence founded The British Diabetic Association. And while the name might have changed, we’re still as committed as ever to funding cutting-edge research, campaigning for the best care & support, and working with you to make it all possible.
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We're incredibly grateful to the @stevemorganfdn for donating an amazing £5 million(!) to develop a UK-wide youth programme to support young people aged 11-25 with #Type1Diabetes. (1/7) #GBDoc
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🤩 #WorldDiabetesDay is finally here!. This year we're celebrating 100 years since the discovery of insulin & the century of life-changing diabetes discoveries it inspired. 👇 Check out our thread to hear about just a few of the breakthroughs we've seen since 1921. (1/12).
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This #HypoAwarenessWeek, make sure you know the signs to spot a hypo and share our video so more people can spot them, and treat them. Find out more about hypos here:
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. We offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, and to everyone across the world who will be affected by this sad news today.
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Thanks Este @JizzieMcGuire for discussing your type 1 #diabetes so openly on @BBCBreakfast this morning. Insulin pumps wait for no-one, not even @HaimTheBand! We love your message to others living with diabetes - ‘we’re strong, we’re invincible…we’re here.’ 💙.
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Thanks @PeteDaviesType1 for taking on an epic Peru trek to raise money for us and mark his 60th year living with #Type1diabetes
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Dear @SteveBarclay, hybrid closed loop has the potential to transform the lives of people with type 1 diabetes, will you make sure funding isn't a barrier to this innovative and life-changing tech? #DiabetesTechCantWait.
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We're pleased that the #FrenchOpen has changed its stance on injecting insulin on court. Too often those with #T1Diabetes are made to feel uncomfortable about injecting in public, and for an athlete to be asked to leave the court to do so is unacceptable.
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Join us in saying good luck to Harrison, who makes the switch from injections to insulin pump this week! We hope it all goes nice and smoothly @GemmaBaggies 👏😀.
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Look who it is 🤩. Who else saw @dearalicemusic perform on last night's Strictly Come Dancing results show? . Fresh off the back of their exclusive performance, band member Dexter caught up with one of our other brilliant supporters @kuzmin__nikita to share a very special message
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Having the right tech can be life-changing. 📢 That's why this #DiabetesWeek we're calling for everyone to have access to the diabetes tech they’re eligible for, no matter who they are or where they live. Add your voice: Because #DiabetesTechCantWait❗
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Messi who? . Take a look at this majestic pass from our supporter @ScottAllan_ as @HibernianFC win 3-0 at the weekend!. ⚽️👏.
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On Wednesday, MPs will be debating all things #diabetes in Parliament - from access to life-changing tech to getting the right emotional health support. What do you think should be a priority? Tweet your local MP to ask them to attend & speak up about the issues important to you.
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1/2 Last week, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal spoke via video call with one of our supporters, Shivali Modha who is in remission from type 2 diabetes, alongside her husband, Hiren, and daughters, Shyaama and Jyoti. Read more here:
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Time with patients is precious. But taking 30 seconds to tell someone about #diabetes courses can change their life.
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Thanks to @JamieOliver for sharing his mega veggie burgers recipe to help you cook the #foodyoulove but healthier.
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🌟 This #InternationalWomensDay, we want to shine a spotlight on just one of many incredible women to have had a big impact on the world of diabetes research - Dorothy Hodgkin. A thread ⬇️ 1/9
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(1/3) This #DiabetesWeek, at a time more challenging than ever, we’re on a mission to paint #TheBigPicture of living with diabetes. All those things you wish everyone knew. Because too often, the day-to-day reality is misunderstood.
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Introducing. your @PrideOfBritain Lifetime Achievement award-winner, Dr Sheila Reith CBE 🏆. We're so excited to see Sheila's incredible legacy celebrated including her work to develop the world's first insulin pen 👏. Join us in showing some 🩵 for Sheila and her researchers
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Do you know the 4Ts of #T1Diabetes? They are:. 🚽 Toilet (needing a wee more).💦 Thirsty.😴 Tired.⬇️ Thinner. If you’re already familiar with the 4Ts, will you share this post to make sure more people know the signs of type 1 diabetes?
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This #WorldDiabetesDay, we're delighted to announce that a brand new, UK-first screening programme for type 1 diabetes that we’re funding in partnership with @JDRFUK is open for recruitment!. A thread 👇 (1/6). #Type1Diabetes #gbdoc @elsadiabetes.
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🎤 Remember back in December when @jackwhitehall hosted a sell-out gig in aid of Diabetes UK?. We're pleased to share that the event raised a whopping £40,000 - thank you so much Jack and @RoxyHorner for a fantastic night and for all your support! 🤩💙 .
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Anyone tuned into #Corrie tonight? . On @ITVCorrie tonight, 16-year-old Summer (@HarrietBibby) collapsed & was rushed to hospital. We've just found out she has been diagnosed with #type1 diabetes - so we'll be sharing more info & advice this eve about the signs to look out for.
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🎉 Exciting news! After many years of campaigning, we're delighted to share that today NICE has published new guidelines recommending wider access to Flash and CGM for people living with diabetes on the NHS. Read more on our website 👇 .
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It's Diabetes Week! And we want to Talk About Diabetes. We know it’s not always easy. But a good conversation, whether with your doctor, friends and family, or colleagues, can be really helpful. Share your top tips on talking about diabetes using the hashtag #TalkAboutDiabetes
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100 years ago today, Frederick Banting and John Macleod were awarded the Nobel Prize for their life-saving discovery of #insulin 👏🏼. And over that 100 years our scientists have had some pretty amazing breakthroughs 🧪.
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Messages of support like this really do make a big difference 💙 @allontheboard #WorldDiabetesDay #AllTogether.
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We've made a brilliant new video about #diabetes and the different types. Be sure to retweet so more people know the basics.
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So excited to spot @MelanieCmusic #NailingDiabetes for #WorldDiabetesDay on @SaturdayKitchen this morning! Thank you so much Melanie💙
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Coming to a TV screen near you 🤩. We're showing the world what it’s really like to live with diabetes. Will you join us?. Find out more about our campaign 👇.
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It's Hypo Awareness Week – retweet our video and help people recognise the symptoms of a hypo. #HAW17
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Want to get #flash monitoring on the NHS? Share our video, tweet Minister @jamesosh and help us #MakeItHappen today!
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Tomorrow kicks off this year's #DiabetesWeek 🥳 . We’re so excited for a week of your stories, raising awareness & bringing our community together 💙 . Are you ready to make some noise this Diabetes Week?
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Happy Birthday insulin! 95 years ago it was first used on people in #T1D treatment & has helped millions ever since:
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We still don't fully understand what causes #Type1diabetes. Scientists think our genes, viruses & gut bacteria could all be likely culprits that add to our risk. Here we sum up what we know so far about the complex picture behind Type 1: #ResearchFriday
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We’re really happy to see the issue of mental health care for people with diabetes brought up in Parliament today - thank you so much to everyone who has helped us highlight the urgent need for better emotional support for those who need it.
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"You'll think you've got it cracked then something comes along, throws everything out & you've got to restart all over again.” This #DiabetesWeek, Oliver shows us #TheBigPicture of living with #Type1Diabetes and the effect it has on his mental health. Share his story today💙
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