Do you have a news story you'd like to share? We'd love to hear your stories. Get in touch with our regional media officer David Triggs at david.triggs@diabetes.org.uk

Prestwich mum takes on channel challenge after son's Type 1 diagnosis
13 February 2018

Eve Comiskey, 34, is taking on the swimming challenge of the year, Swim 22, between 22 February and 22 May to raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes following her so

Her son Rory, 2, was diagnosed with the condition after Eve and husband Kieran had noticed that their son was constantly thirsty and filling his nappies more than usual.

Clayton-le-Woods man’s third Channel Swim challenge for us
16 January 2018

A web designer from Clayton-le-Woods, who has lost almost 150lbs after finding out he was at high risk of Type 2 diabetes, is swimming the equivalent of the Engl

Nick Else, 32, is taking on the swimming challenge, Swim 22, for the third time between 22 February and 22 May having first taken part in 2016.

Worsley volunteer recognised for work to improve care for people with diabetes
03 July 2017

Ann Middleton, 73, was presented with the ‘Campaigning and Influencing Award” in recognition of her work raising awareness and helping to improve the care and support for people living with the condition.

Inspirational Connah's Quay volunteer scoops up Diabetes UK Inspire Award
26 June 2017

A volunteer from Connah’s Quay, who through his involvement with the local Chester Diabetes UK Group has supported people struggling with diabetes in the local area has received a volunteering award from leading charity Diabetes UK.

Northwich volunteer receives award for supporting Diabetes UK
26 June 2017

A grandmother of two, Gill has volunteered on the charity’s Care in School Helpline which offers support to parents to ensure their children are happy and healthy while at school, since it launched

Gill said: “I love supporting the Care in School Helpline and it’s a pleasure to see that the work I do has such a positive impact on families and children living with diabetes. It’s amazing to be of such a worthwhile cause.”

Ribble Valley support group put best feet forward for people with diabetes
21 June 2017

A local support group have put their best feet forward for this year’s national Diabetes Week with a walk to raise awareness of the condition.

Sam's Great Manchester Run in memory of Dad
17 May 2017

A woman from Trawden will be tackling the Great Manchester Run for Diabetes UK in memory of her Dad who died from diabetes-related complications.

Sam Goff, 44, is running to support people with diabetes in the hope that she can help others avoid the complications her dad experienced.

Sam, a supervisor at the Menu Shop in Colne said: “I always promised my dad that I would run for Diabetes UK in order to support others with the condition, so this year I want to run to help the charity’s work and to remember my dad.”

Congleton volunteer receives award for supporting others
19 April 2017

David Morris, a retired engineering manager from Congleton has received the ‘Reaching Out and Connecting Award’ as part of Diabetes UK's regional Inspire Awards, in recognition of the work to set u

David is a member of the Congleton Lions Club, which agreed to set up and sponsor a local Diabetes UK group last year, to reach out to people living with diabetes in the area. He was presented with the accolade by the Mayor, Councillor David Brown at Congleton Town Hall on 13 April.

Chester University tennis team tackle Liverpool Half Marathon for Diabetes UK
03 April 2017

10 students from the University of Chester Tennis Club have completed the Vitality Liverpool Half Marathon to raise awareness of diabetes and support people living with the condition.

One of the students who took part in the run, Zac Broad, 21, from Stevenage, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2010.

Back to Top
Brand Icons/Telephonecheck - FontAwesome““icons/tickicons/uk