Diabetes Uk

Have you recently seen posts about our Type 1 Tasters event? We have an update! 📣 We listened to your feedback and have now extended the age range to 18-30. Come along and get new food inspo and carb-counting advice while taking part in a short cookery class. Plus, cover lots of other crucial stuff with our on-site dietitian. Newcastle/London - sign up today. https://bit.ly/2O6dtbG #T1Tasters

“The thing I really struggled with was caring enough to deal with it.”
It’s not always easy dealing with diabetes when there’s so much to take in.
Take a look at our #LearningZone and find out more about the changes David made after taking an education course: http://bit.ly/2ygTSKQ

Do you know the 14 signs of foot disease caused by diabetes?
If you have a minor problem with your feet, it can quickly become a larger issue.
Stop foot problems in their tracks by learning the signs. Visit our website today: https://bit.ly/2O0OeaG #BeInTheKnow

Settling in to uni life?🎓 Be sure you're prepped for those boozy nights out by watching top tips and advice from young adults with #Type1. https://bit.ly/2OCYwxe

Are you 55 or over and thinking about leaving a gift that can make a real difference?
This October, you can write or update your Will through Free Wills Month - at no cost to you.
A gift to us in your Will, whatever the size, could help us find a cure for diabetes. This could be your life's legacy.
... Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2It7CqJ
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Is your child with #Type1 struggling to get the care they need at school?
We've launched a new forum board where you can get support and practical advice from experienced volunteers and other parents.
Find out more at: https://bit.ly/2QiqHhU

Sign up today for the Edinburgh Marathon! This beautiful run shows off Scotland's most stunning historic city at its very best.
Don't miss out on our early bird offer and join #TeamDUK now for only £10: https://bit.ly/2NMHRHF

We're wishing the very best of luck to everyone embarking on our #Run26 challenge today!
Our inspirational runners will be conquering a marathon over the 31 days of October. (And it’s not too late to join them, just visit http://bit.ly/2xPa6vk to sign up.)
Go team! 🏃

It’s not easy helping a child who has been newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
We want to make sure those #First365Days are as simple to manage as possible.
Our Type 1 bag contains resources, information and stories from other families to help you. Order your Type 1 bag for free now: http://bit.ly/2Oir5fJ

This delicious one-pot chicken dish is full of flavour and easy to make. Serving four with two portions of veggies included, you can enjoy this tasty and balanced meal with the whole family. #EnjoyFood https://bit.ly/2RfZ76u

Wow, we made it! Well done to everyone who took on the #1MillionSteps challenge. You’re amazing! Together our incredible steppers have walked over 2,500 miles and already raised over £265,000.

It's the end of Hypo Awareness Week! Thank you for helping us raise awareness of hypos and begin talking about hypo unawareness. Keep visiting our website and keep the conversation going: https://bit.ly/2Ibbo80 #HAW18

We’re wishing the very best of luck to all 5,000 walkers taking on our London Bridges Challenge tomorrow. We hope you have a fantastic day, and we can’t wait to see you all there!

We’re supporting pioneering #research to find better ways to treat hypo unawareness. Dr Farrell is investigating if exercise can help to reboot the brain and bring back the ability to sense hypos. Read more now: https://bit.ly/2pwkQu1

Good luck to all our #1MillionSteps challengers for their last weekend of stepping. We’d love to know what’s been your favourite part of the challenge so far - share a photo of your best steps moment!

Before it’s the weekend, make sure you secure your place on our brand new Type 1 Tasters event. Meet other 18-25 year olds with #T1D and talk through things from carb counting to drinking, whilst cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Sign up today for our London & Newcastle events! https://bit.ly/2N8wPYl #T1Tasters

Not everyone can recognise when they are having a hypo. This is a real challenge when we know hypos need to be treated quickly. We have lots of new information around hypo unawareness - take a look and let's get everyone talking about it: https://bit.ly/2OURl0f #HAW18

Type 1 Tasters is our brand new half-day event for 18-25 year olds with #T1D. We'll be hosting a short cookery class, plus sessions covering carb counting and drinking, with our on-hand dietician. Sign up for our London & Newcastle events now: https://bit.ly/2N46HO1 #T1Tasters