Coronavirus: Q&As for people living with diabetes
17 April 2020
We know that this is a confusing and challenging time, and that the information and guidance from official sources changes often. In this article we have put together the answers to some common questions, which we hope will help you and your family navigate handling the situation and managing your diabetes at the same time. Please remember to follow the government and NHS guidelines at all times, these guidelines are in place to reduce the spread of the virus to keep everyone (including you and your loved ones) safe. What is Coronavirus and what are the...
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My diabetes story: Carol
15 November 2019
Meet Carol This October will mark 27 years since I was diagnosed with diabetes. I feel fortunate to reach each milestone at the 5, 10, 15, 20 and now beyond, with no long term complications. I remember after hearing my diagnosis, giving myself a little bit of a pep talk. You’re stronger than you think you are. You can do more than you think...
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My diabetes story: Sarah
13 November 2019
Meet Sarah Hi, my name is Sarah and I am from Germany. When I was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of eleven, I did competitive sports and tennis, and having diabetes had a huge impact on my everyday life—on my sports, my training, school and everything. But, I was very fortunate to have my family with me, they were super supportive. My mom helped me...
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My diabetes story: Maxime
11 November 2019
Meet Maxime I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on October 22, 1999 with an HbA1c of 10.4%. At that moment, your whole world falls apart. My diagnosis was not only a serious blow and adjustment for me, but also for those close to me, like my mum. "That was the case from day one. She had to make a lot of adjustments. ...
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My diabetes story: Michaela
8 November 2019
Meet Michaela Hello, my name is Michaela and I have type 1 diabetes At the age of 10, I was diagnosed with diabetes. Very soon I went to the hospital and at the time, my brother was my biggest support. He did all the training with me, about what is important, what to do in an emergency, what having a hypo feels like, etc. ...
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My diabetes story: Urooj
7 November 2019
Meet Urooj Meet Urooj Hi! My name is Dr. Urooj Imam, and I am diabetic. I am from Pakistan. I was having recurring miscarriages and I was referred to a new obstetrician, who made me do some routine tests. One of them was HbA1c and the result came out to be 10.1. And I was aghast. A 10 should not happen. My family has a...
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Signs and symptoms of diabetes
6 November 2019
Diabetes can appear a little differently in everyone. Sometimes the symptoms seem sudden and other times it is a gradually-occurring nuisance. There are eight signs or symptoms of diabetes that should cause you to take notice. For instance, have you noticed lately that you or someone you know has a lack of energy, seems to be hungry all the time, and goes to the toilet more frequently? If you notice one or more of these signs, it is a good idea to talk to your doctor about what might be causing these changes. With a simple blood test you will get the information you need to determine the next steps. Left...
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My diabetes story: Bastiaan
5 November 2019
Meet Bastiaan Hi everyone, my name is Bastiaan I’m 26 years old and I’m from the Netherlands. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on June 24, 2016. And at the time, I was actually not in the Netherlands, but I was in the United States. I was finishing up my studies over there, doing my final weeks of internship and for the last couple...
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Too Busy to Exercise? Create a Family Challenge and Get Moving!
4 November 2019
Busy. Active. Frenzied. Rushed. Scheduled. Hectic. Do any of these sound like your family? As a result of longer commutes, a rise in two-parent working families and the demands of individual schedules, families have limited time to spend together. And when they do have time together, much of the “leisure” time as a family consists of shared space in front of a screen—cinema, television, or individual phones, tablets or computers. While we can’t always deny the call of the sofa, especially at the end of a busy multi-tasking day, maybe we can rise to a family health challenge....
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My diabetes story: Carol
15 November 2019
Meet Carol This October will mark 27 years since I was diagnosed with diabetes. I feel fortunate to reach each milestone at the 5, 10, 15, 20 and now beyond, with no long term complications. I remember after hearing my diagnosis, giving myself a little bit of a pep talk. You’re stronger than you think you are. You can do more than you think...
Read More
My diabetes story: Sarah
13 November 2019
Meet Sarah Hi, my name is Sarah and I am from Germany. When I was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of eleven, I did competitive sports and tennis, and having diabetes had a huge impact on my everyday life—on my sports, my training, school and everything. But, I was very fortunate to have my family with me, they were super supportive. My mom helped me...
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My diabetes story: Maxime
11 November 2019
Meet Maxime I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on October 22, 1999 with an HbA1c of 10.4%. At that moment, your whole world falls apart. My diagnosis was not only a serious blow and adjustment for me, but also for those close to me, like my mum. "That was the case from day one. She had to make a lot of adjustments. ...
Read More My diabetes story: Michaela
8 November 2019
Meet Michaela Hello, my name is Michaela and I have type 1 diabetes At the age of 10, I was diagnosed with diabetes. Very soon I went to the hospital and at the time, my brother was my biggest support. He did all the training with me, about what is important, what to do in an emergency, what having a hypo feels like, etc. ...
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My diabetes story: Urooj
7 November 2019
Meet Urooj Meet Urooj Hi! My name is Dr. Urooj Imam, and I am diabetic. I am from Pakistan. I was having recurring miscarriages and I was referred to a new obstetrician, who made me do some routine tests. One of them was HbA1c and the result came out to be 10.1. And I was aghast. A 10 should not happen. My family has a...
Read More
Signs and symptoms of diabetes
6 November 2019
Diabetes can appear a little differently in everyone. Sometimes the symptoms seem sudden and other times it is a gradually-occurring nuisance. There are eight signs or symptoms of diabetes that should cause you to take notice. For instance, have you noticed lately that you or someone you know has a lack of energy, seems to be hungry all the time, and goes to the toilet more frequently? If you notice one or more of these signs, it is a good idea to talk to your doctor about what might be causing these changes. With a simple blood test you will get the information you need to determine the next steps. Left...
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My diabetes story: Bastiaan
5 November 2019
Meet Bastiaan Hi everyone, my name is Bastiaan I’m 26 years old and I’m from the Netherlands. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on June 24, 2016. And at the time, I was actually not in the Netherlands, but I was in the United States. I was finishing up my studies over there, doing my final weeks of internship and for the last couple...
Read More Too Busy to Exercise? Create a Family Challenge and Get Moving!
4 November 2019
Busy. Active. Frenzied. Rushed. Scheduled. Hectic. Do any of these sound like your family? As a result of longer commutes, a rise in two-parent working families and the demands of individual schedules, families have limited time to spend together. And when they do have time together, much of the “leisure” time as a family consists of shared space in front of a screen—cinema, television, or individual phones, tablets or computers. While we can’t always deny the call of the sofa, especially at the end of a busy multi-tasking day, maybe we can rise to a family health challenge....
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