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Diabetes: The Big Event. Our first national event for everyone affected by diabetes

Diabetes UK is the leading UK charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of all people affected by and at risk of diabetes.

Latest news

Hospitals make nearly four thousand medication errors in one week for inpatients with diabetes

Nearly one in three hospital patients with diabetes are affected by errors.

  • Campaigners head to Westminster to demand better diabetes care
  • Diabetes healthcare has reached state of crisis
  • Type 2 diabetes risk linked to low testosterone levels
  • NHS spending on diabetes 'to reach £16.9 billion by 2035'
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© Diabetes UK 2012 A charity registered in England and Wales (no. 215199) and in Scotland (no. SC039136).

Diabetes UK is the operating name of the British Diabetic Association.
Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England no. 339181. Registered office: Macleod House,
10 Parkway, London NW1 7AA.

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