World Diabetes Day - Saturday 14th November 2020

World Diabetes Day

Be part of something big this World Diabetes Day, Saturday 14 November, #AllTogether. Get involved by committing to one small act, whether it's sending a message of support or painting your nails blue. Download everything you need to get involved - from Zoom backgrounds to window posters and social media tiles here.

Type 1 and Tech 2020 - Getting together to review technology for type 1 diabetes and how to improve access

The Diabetes UK Cymru team will present their third Type 1 and Tech Conference on Saturday 14 November 2020 (World Diabetes Day).  There will be online presentations and discussions about how to find the right tech to support you, how can more people access technology and how tech can help us get through COVID-19.

To register visit: https://eu.eventscloud.com/t1andtech or email paula.wilson@diabetes.org.uk for further information. 

Download the Type 1 and Tech 2020 Poster here

Cheque for Tech Campaign

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the lives of people living with diabetes – not least regarding their access to routine diabetes care.  A survey Diabetes UK ran last month found that nearly 50% of people with diabetes in England have had no contact with their healthcare team since the beginning of the pandemic and a third of people in this group have told Diabetes UK they’ve had difficulties managing their condition as a result. While the NHS understandably remains under significant pressure, and the ability to conduct appointments face-to-face is limited, they think people living with diabetes should also have access to the tools they need to self-manage their condition confidently. Technology has a key role to play in this, but it needs to be rolled out much more widely because they know that for too many people with diabetes, accessing the right diabetes technology can be a real struggle. Often it’s simply a postcode lottery. In these times more than ever, that simply isn’t acceptable. You can find out more about the Diabetes UK campaign and join their call for more funding for diabetes technology by visiting their website.

Diabetes Matters

Diabetes UK are proud to announce the production of ‘Diabetes Matters’ in collaboration with ITN Productions. This new programme will raise awareness of the condition on an international scale, helping them in their fight for a world where diabetes can do no harm.  The programme will cover a huge range of topics during its broadcast. There will be information on the latest advancements in treatment, research and care, how type 2 diabetes can be prevented and the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on those living with the condition.  ‘Diabetes Matters’ will air in November to promote and celebrate World Diabetes Day but you can get a taster of what’s to come by watching the trailer on their website.

Diabetes UK Professional Conference Online Series

You can still join Diabetes UK at their new, CPD accredited Diabetes UK Professional Conference: Online Series, specifically designed to review the impact of COVID-19 on all forms of diabetes services. With lots of exciting live content still to come, don’t miss your chance to sign up today. If you’ve missed the start of the series, don’t worry, there’s still time to sign up and your registration gives you access to the entire library of events to continue your learning at a time that suits you. To view the conference programme and information on how to register can be found on their website by clicking here.

#NailingDiabetes

Have you heard about the Diabetes UK fundraising event, Nailing Diabetes? They’re asking supporters to come together and paint their nails blue on 14 November, share a photo on social media, and make a donation, or fundraise, to support their work.  This year hasn’t been an easy one - painting our nails blue will not only be a way of raising awareness of diabetes, but also of showing support for loved ones and thanking the people who’ve been there on the days they haven’t felt like they’re ‘nailing it’. Look out for lots of blue nails across their social media in November!

Don’t forget

Diabetes UK continue to update their webpages; their advice for healthcare professionals on coronavirus (COVID-19) and diabetes and coronavirus advice page for people living with diabetes and their families. These pages are based on the most recent guidance available and also signpost to other relevant sources of support and information.

They also have some helpful information to help people staying at home and managing their diabetes and to help people cope with stress and other emotions. There is also a useful coronavirus thread on their online forum, where members are sharing information and experiences. People can follow and keep up to date with them and their advice and support on their North of England Diabetes UK Facebook support group,  Diabetes UK Facebook and Twitter feeds. For anyone not able to access face to face diabetes education or support during this time their Leaning Zone is a good place to access simple information from their Diabetes UK clinical team, and sensible advice from people living with diabetes.