North West Regional News

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Warrington fundraiser stepping up to the challenge for Diabetes UK

26 September 2019

A woman from Warrington has taken part in the One Million Step Challenge for Diabetes UK after finding out she was at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Sue, a quality development manager, said: “After finding out I was at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, I knew I wanted to make some lifestyle changes.

Northwich man, who lost over eight stone after Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, takes on his first marathon

01 April 2019

Andrew Clayton, 36, will be taking in part in the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 28 April, raising funds for Diabetes UK.

Andrew, a dedicated service director at the Bank of America, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in June 2014, after experiencing symptoms such as tiredness, fatigue and frequent urinating.

Chorley grandmother swims equivalent of English Channel, twice!

04 February 2019

Wendy Dengate, from Eccleston, is taking on our swimming challenge of the year, Swim 22, for a second time, between 22 February and 22 May after losing more than

Our Community Champions celebrate success of the programme in Bolton

15 January 2019

We have brought together healthcare professionals and leading figures from across Bolton at an event to highlight the impact of their Community Champion programme.

The event, which was held on 21 December at the Holiday Inn on Higher Bridge Street, celebrated the success of the one year project along with the work of the Community Champions in Bolton.

Andrew goes the extra mile for Diabetes UK

26 November 2018

A betting shop manager from South Tyneside, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in October 2017 has taken part in Run26 – a marathon-in-a-month

Little Hulton school wins good diabetes care award

26 November 2018

A primary school in Little Hulton has won an award for providing great care to children and young people with type 1 diabetes.

Calderdale student taking on Great North Run for mum

21 August 2018

A student from Mytholmroyd will be tackling the Simply Health Great North Run on Sunday 9th September for Diabetes UK in memory of his mum.

Will Evans, 19, is taking on his first half marathon after losing his mum, Sharon, in October 2017. She lived with Type 1 diabetes for 50 years after being diagnosed when she was 9 and passed away as a result of diabetes-related lung disease.

Evie's triple Swim22 challenge

19 June 2018

Nine-year-old from Wigan swims the ‘English Channel’ over three times for Diabetes UK

Helen's Great Manchester Run for sister

05 April 2018

A teaching assistant from Bolton is set to tackle the Great Manchester Run for Diabetes UK, in order to challenge the misconceptions faced by people living with

Helen Waring, 27, is taking on the challenge to raise awareness of diabetes after her younger sister Marie was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes six years ago.

St Helens blogger raising awareness of diabetes in hometown 10K

22 February 2018

Becky Hughes, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes aged 12, is taking on the St Helens 10K after being inspired to get running by her grandad.

The 24-year-old marketing assistant, who also has a blog which she has used to throw light on some of the myths around the condition, completed the run on Sunday 4 March.