Latest issue
May – June 2013
Online content
To get a taste of what Balance has to offer, you can sample three features from the latest issue:
Caring for those who care
As we approach Carers Week, we look at how diabetes can affect friends and loved ones – and how best to cope.
Travel & sport
Tackling La Marmotte (and taking in the views).
Walk
Getting out and about in the hills.
New: Balance podcast
We are pleased to present our new Balance podcasts – an audio version of the magazine that you can download and listen to on your computer or MP3 player.
There are four versions available: Life & Health, Research Matters, Features & Comment, and a selected digest of the magazine.
You can save the files to listen to on your MP3 player by right-clicking on the title and selecting 'Save target as' or 'Save link as' (depending on your browser).
We're piloting these podcasts for a few issues, and would love to know what you think about them. If you'd like to let us know, please use the quick feedback form.
Other content, not available online
Regulars
- This is Diabetes UK
- News
- They say, we say
- Research matters– The latest research from around the world
- Your views
- Columnists
- Recipes – truly scrumptious: delectable desserts and treats from Truvia
- Bite-sized – Food news and tips
- Fundraising focus – Celebrating your achievements and up-coming events
- Fun & games – Win £100 John Lewis vouchers, and we have copies of 'Carbs & Cals', plus 'Hill Walking Essentials' DVDs to give away
- Different types – Arthur Smith and Mari Wilson tell it like it is
Features
- Have your say
Here's your chance to say what you think about 'Balance' – and you'll also be in with a chance of winning a £250 Red Letter Day
- Carbs and Cals laid bare
Author and Company Dietitian of the ever-popular 'Carbs & Cals' book share their plated portions
- Spreading the word on islet cell transplants
Dr Martin Rutter gives the low-down on this life-saving treatment for people with Type 1
Life & health
- Health notes – boost your energy; all about the 5:2 diet; chair exercises; what to do if you fall ill on holiday; and hypo/hyperthyroidism explained
- Ask the experts – a look at your concerns, including: safe sites for testing; care choices; pain relief; and being taken ill on holiday
- Spotlight on – neuropathy
- Basic care – keeping your child's care on track: the 10 checks and services your child is entitled to