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Today is World Diabetes Day. There are good days and there are bad days, but no matter how hard it gets you are more than your condition and it doesn’t define you. #WorldDiabetesDay2024 #WorldDiabetesDay Show more All On The Board and 6 others
Over 800 million adults are now living with diabetes worldwide with more than half not receiving treatment, global analysis suggests. On #WorldDiabetesDay, explore the data: https://hubs.li/Q02Yb3Fg0
"I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 16. "I was ill, losing a lot of weight, very tired and drinking 8-9 litres of water a day. I realised something wasn't right." On #WorldDiabetesDay, Jake O'Brien shares his story... Show more
Let’s tackle stigma together, starting today! #IfYouKnew #WorldDiabetesDay Reply to us with your ‘if you knew’ to help us raise awareness. Make sure to spread the word too, by reposting and sharing with friends Show more
Since we launched our film ‘What a cure feels like’, over one million people have watched, shared, and opened up about the relentless challenges of life with T1D. This #WorldDiabetesDay we want to celebrate the strength and resilience of the T1D community and say thank you to… Show more
Some people may not know this about me but I'm a proud ambassador for @DiabetesUK and have been a supporter since my diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Today, on #WorldDiabetesDay I want to join Diabetes UK in starting to tackle the negativity and stigma that people living with… Show more
This #WorldDiabetesDay we’re sharing four-year-old Ava-Rose! She has an ‘artificial pancreas’, or hybrid closed loop (HCL) to manage her type 1 diabetes. HCL uses a continuous glucose monitor linked to an insulin pump to automatically adjust the amount of insulin she is given. Show more
Meet Maeve! This resilient girl has been cared for by @CatsTyneside for a while as she needed some dental procedures and support to get her diabetes under control. She is now ready to find her new home. Learn more about sweet Maeve here: Show more
Meet 12-year-old Alpha at @DT_Newbury Today is #WorldDiabetesDay and this playful boy has a lot of love to give to adopters who can manage his medical condition. He's currently getting all the TLC he needs from a pawsome foster carer. Alpha's profile: Show more
World Diabetes Day aims to raise awareness of diabetes, a disease that raises blood sugars. Diabetes can result in problems with other organs and significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and death.
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