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Raising awareness of diabetes is a key part of our work in the London Region and our Media Officer is dedicated to getting our voice heard across London in local and regional newspapers, radio stations and also on TV.

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New figures show rise in diabetes rates across London

27 February 2019

One in ten people over 40 in the UK are now living with a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, according to our new an

New figures

In London, some boroughs have prevalence rates which are among the highest in the country while other boroughs have the lowest prevalence rates in the country.

The boroughs with the highest prevalence of diabetes are Harrow (9.58%), Brent (8.91%), Redbridge (8.66%), Newham (8.57%) and Ealing (8.24%).

Flash Glucose Monitoring across London

16 January 2019

A new technology that is potentially life-changing for many people with diabetes is now available across London.

After we successfully campaigned to make Flash Glucose Monitoring

A healthier Tower Hamlets – Partnership working and a new support group

22 November 2018

The London Regional Team held a very successful think-tank in November to push the case for more help for people living with diabetes on our home turf of Tower Hamlets.

Health professionals, charity workers, politicians and health bosses attended and the event generated new networks, awareness of what we can offer in terms of materials and a commitment to partnership working across the borough. The Diabetes UK CEO Chris Askew plus trustee Bob Swindell also lent their support to the event.

Flash now available in more than half of London's boroughs

01 October 2018

A new technology that is potentially life-changing for many people with diabetes is now available in 22 (out of 33) London boroughs.

After Diabetes UK successfully campaigned to make Flash Glucose Monitoring available on the NHS last year, health leaders in many areas have approved its use, which means some people who meet local criteria will be able to get it free of charge on prescription for the first time.<

Join our free event on footcare in Hackney

23 May 2018

Residents with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, or who have a family member with diabetes are invited to a Putting Feet First event we've organised with City & Hackney CCG and the Homerton Hospital.<

We've teamed up with health bosses in the City & Hackney areas to put the focus on diabetes in a bid to reduce complications from the condition which can include devastating lower limb amputations.

Putting Feet First event
Thursday, 14 June
6pm to 8.30pm (refreshments and registration from 5.30pm).
Hackney Picturehouse, 270 Mare St, London E8 1HE.

London’s inspiring volunteers are celebrated at our annual conference

24 April 2018

Volunteers celebrated their achievements at our annual event to mark the huge contribution they make to the lives of people living with diabetes in the London region - and the winners of the 2018 I

Congratulations to all the winners - see more below - all our volunteers and everyone who nominated.

Hitting the high notes at a charity fundraiser

14 February 2018

Fancy a great night out?

Debbie Broom pictured, is a longstanding member of the Havering Local Group and organiser of the concert. For tickets and information please email Debbie at Debbie.broom@tesco.net

June is a Diabetes UK medal winner at 77

06 February 2018

An East London pensioner has received a medal for living with diabetes for 50 years.

People with Type 1 diabetes cannot produce insulin. No one knows exactly what causes it, but it’s not to do with being overweight and it isn’t currently preventable. Type 1 diabetes is treated by daily insulin doses - taken either by injections or via an insulin pump.

Once she was diagnosed, June then struggled to get on top of her diabetes as she has a needle-phobia.

Upminster golfer ends year of fundraising for Diabetes UK on a high note

30 November 2017

Kay Bone, the Lady Captain of Upminster Golf Club celebrated the end of a year of fundraising for Diabetes UK, with a series of events.

As well as a charity lunch, Kay held a Bridge evening, a quiz, a Ladies Open golf tournament, a Ladies festive lunch and a charity golf day.

Crystal Palace coach leads support for campaign to curb diabetes-related amputations

13 October 2017

The coach of Crystal Palace Football Club plus the captain - have thrown their weight behind a campaign aimed at curbing diabetes-related amputations.

Dr Ryland Morgans - who has Type 1 diabetes - is Crystal Palace’s Head of Performance and a Diabetes UK supporter. He says: “We’re supporting the Putting Feet First campaign because the number of toe, foot and leg amputations is staggering. The fact the vast majority are preventable makes Diabetes UK’s work all the more important."