The initiative between NHS Coventry and Rugby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS Warwickshire North CCG and NHS South Warwickshire CCG aims to ensure 5,600 newly diagnosed people have key information available to support them to manage their condition and help them live healthier lives.

We are releasing new analysis that shows that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the Midlands has increased from 660,689 to 677,636 since last year. 

In the UK 3.9 million people are currently living with a diagnosis of diabetes, and 90% of those with type 2 diabetes. 

Sue Bradley, from Telford, took on the gruelling feat with her partner Matt to raise money for Diabetes UK and awareness of the reality of living with type 1 diabetes. They have raised more than £7,000 to date.

Sue’s son Ollie, 15, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was seven years old. 

Adam Quiney, 28, (pictured) will be joined by his four brothers and four friends as he takes on the 26.2 mile course in Gloucester in January for Diabetes UK.

Despite being a keen sportsman and runner, this is Adam’s first marathon and he has been training hard.

Mr Ashworth toured the renowned Diabetic Foot Clinic at King’s College Hospital, London, to see how the right care can significantly reduce the number of amputations in people experiencing major foot problems as a result of diabetes-related complications. 

In the last in a series of events across Lincolnshire people will learn how to maintain a healthy diet, become more confident in managing their diabetes day-to-day and find out what services are available locally.

There will also be an opportunity to ask diabetes experts questions and get practical, up-to-date information.

The Diabetes UK groups will be run in Spalding and Long Sutton by Hayley Gedney, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2017.

The groups will meet monthly offering support, information and advice to anyone affected by diabetes or interested to learn more about the condition.

Emma Tatlow, 24, now a trainee dental nurse, has faced a number of challenges managing the condition over the last five years, experiencing both physical and emotional issues.

Karen Tatlow and Katherine Hathaway have both been touched by the condition and have chosen to raise awareness by designing the first ever diabetes Show Garden.

Clare Hambling, GP and Clinical Lead for diabetes and long term conditions, West Norfolk CCG, (pictured) was chosen for her passion for, and commitment to excellence in diabetes care.