Diabetes In The UK

Diabetes costs the NHS approx. £1 million an hour

The NHS is facing a type 2 diabetes epidemic. Huge amounts of NHS money and time could be saved if more focus was given to better detection, lifestyle management and appropriate use of medication.

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Lack of access to technological treatments for diabetes in the NHS

Smart technologies are now available to help people with diabetes take control of their condition and improve their quality of life. However, the availability of these technologies to people who genuinely deserve access remains low.

What people with diabetes want for the future

Diabetes affects more than 4.5 million people in the UK, more than any other serious health condition. The number of people living with diabetes is rising fast and one person is diagnosed every two minutes.

NHS calls time on Type 2 diabetes, helping those at highest risk

Diabetes costs around 10% of the NHS budget and it is a leading cause of sight loss and lower limb amputation. NHS England are therefore investing significant effort into reaching people who are at risk.

What’s new in insulin pumps and related diabetes technology

Advancements in insulin delivery systems can benefit patients, says Dr Rob Gregory, a diabetes consultant at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) and the chair of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD).

Tackling diabetes in England

Professor Jonathan Valabhji, NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Obesity and Diabetes gives insight on the issue of diabetes in England.

Why the Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme has come at a vital time

After months of preparation, the world’s first large-scale nationwide programme to prevent type 2 diabetes has been launched.

Why improved patient care and support is needed to help people with diabetes in the UK

Managing diabetes can be overwhelming, yet many people with the condition are not supported to do this effectively. This is despite the fact that poor management of diabetes can lead to devastating complications and increased costs to the NHS. This needs to change.

More collaboration is needed in the NHS to improve diabetes care

Increased collaboration between GPs and specialists can bridge the divide between primary and secondary care, improving diabetes services and, in turn, patient outcomes. 

Better patient care: 20,000 unnecessary diabetes deaths a year

Providing the correct support, care and complication prevention methods will create a better future for diabetes treatment.

Stamp of approval campaign aims to change unhealthy UK sugar habit

A new food labelling campaign aims to help consumers identify foods with added sugar and curb the nation’s unhealthy love affair with the nutritional enemy.