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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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Diabetes hits almost 600,000 in London
17 May 2021

New analysis shows that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in London is 599,699 – 6.7% of the population.

Flu campaign - working with the NHS in London
13 January 2021

Our partnership with the NHS and JDRF has helped to boost the uptake of flu jabs this winter.

The team in London region has been working in partnership with NHS England, NHS Improvement – London Region and JDRF to encourage people with diabetes to get the flu jab.

New support group helps people live well with diabetes
11 December 2020

A group aimed at connecting people in Tower Hamlets living with diabetes, plus carers of people with diabetes, has been launched.

Local residents Laura Dickens (pictured left) and Lynda Stewart (pictured right) are behind the formation of the group.

Online health talks prove capital success
02 September 2020

A bright start for our new webinar series, supporting people living with diabetes with practical expert advice.

The London team welcomed more than 50 participants to an online presentation and Q&A in August.

London team celebrate wonderful volunteers and fundraisers at Inspire Awards
14 July 2020

The efforts of eleven of our fantastic volunteers were commended at this year's event.

The London team recently invited some of our wonderful volunteers to its Inspire Awards ceremony.

Volunteers take the health message to the Home Office and the Metropolitan Police
02 July 2020

The London Region team have begun organising awareness talks online to create new opportunities to share knowledge.

Diabetes UK volunteers delivered key talks to staff at the Home Office and the Metropolitan Police Service as the London Region team moved its diabetes awareness programme online.

Supporting the Muslim community in London during Ramadan
21 April 2020

Take extra care this year, says Diabetes UK and Mosque leaders.

The holy month of Ramadan is due to start this week, when many members of the Muslim community across London will be fasting during daylight hours.

London’s inspiring volunteers celebrated at our annual conference
20 June 2019

Congratulations to all the wonderful winners of the 2019 Inspire Awards which were held recently as part of the London Volunteer Conference.

Roz Rosenblatt, Head of London Region at Diabetes UK, says: “The Inspire Awards are our way of thanking our hardworking volunteers for their contributions and also help highlight the positive difference their work makes to people who are living with diabetes.”

New figures show rise in diabetes rates across London
27 February 2019

One in 10 people over 40 in the UK are now living with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, according to our new analysis.

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

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