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Diabetes UK | 30,175 followers on LinkedIn. Here for everyone affected by diabetes. | We&#39;re leading the fight against the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time, to create a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Diabetes affects more people than any other serious health condition in the UK. More than dementia and cancer combined.

Chief Executive at Diabetes UK

Colette Marshall

Building insight, digital strategy, capability and business

Martijn van der Heijden

Nicolette Van Den Bosch

CFO|Finance Director| Trustee | NED

Kris Murali

Diabetes UK

This World Diabetes Day, we've explored the realities of living with diabetes and for so many this means encountering myths and misunderstandings of what diabetes really is, negative attitudes and judgements. We are determined to end diabetes stigma, and a crucial first step in tackling it is education. Diabetes is a complex and serious condition. Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are driven by a complex mix of genetic and environmental factors, many of which we don’t yet fully understand, and over which a person may have little to no control. We’re so grateful to all of our partners that are supporting this year's World Diabetes Day campaign. Their support helps us fund our life-changing research into the complex causes of diabetes, advance new treatments and discoveries, and move us closer to a cure. It also means we’re able to further amplify the voices of people living with diabetes, helping more people learn more about what diabetes is and what causes it. 📲 Read more about our partners here: https://lnkd.in/epfCe8S6

We have exciting news this World Diabetes Day 🥁 … We’re partnering with Diabetes UK , the UK’s leading charity for people living with diabetes 🎉 Both of our organisations have been brought together by the shared common mission to improve the quality of life of those living with diabetes. Whether that is through clinically validated technology for accurate monitoring or through life-changing research that has led to big advancements in diabetes care, such as improving access to technology in the UK. Find out more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/eA8cDAhT #worlddiabetesday #nationaldiabetesmonth #diabetes #partnership #empoweringhealthathome

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This #WorldDiabetesDay , we are partnering with Diabetes UK to help raise awareness of diabetes, and to share the stories of people living with all types of diabetes. Paul was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after experiencing unexplained weight loss. With the support of Diabetes UK’s website, Paul was able to understand more about the condition and ultimately put his diabetes into remission. “I honestly felt like I was in my 20’s again with more energy, sleeping well, and with more confidence”. Diabetes is a chronic condition that causes blood sugar levels to become too high. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) which is most common, is a condition where either, the body does not produce enough insulin, or the insulin the body makes does not work properly. Find out more about the vital support and advice Diabetes UK provides for the 5.6 million people living with and the many people affected by diabetes by visiting their website: https://learn.az/6049szgRZ AstraZeneca has provided sponsorship towards this independent World Diabetes Day Campaign.

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Let’s tackle stigma together with our new campaign, this #WorldDiabetesDay ! 📣 #IfYouKnew 😔 If you knew how that well-meaning comment actually made us feel, would you have said it? 📉 If you knew how many more decisions we have to make in a day to manage our diabetes, would you make it more difficult for us? Too often, we hear of people missing appointments, feeling shame or even hiding their condition because of well-meant but hurtful comments. When people make an effort to understand diabetes and the person behind it, it really makes a difference. 🗣️ “Please, listen to us. Stigma hurts. Let’s face it relentlessly together.” Share your ‘if you knew’ by engaging with one of our posts. Make sure to spread the word too, by sharing this to your own platforms or with friends. https://lnkd.in/enrdwvxb

We’re excited to share that the #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge has funded three new projects to replace insulin-making beta cells in people with type 1 diabetes… 👇 The new projects take inspiration from ticks 🪲, brain cells 🧠 and tiny molecules that influence our genes 🧬: Dr Craig Beall and Dr Thomas Piers at the University of Exeter will explore whether a type of brain cell that makes insulin can be used to develop long-lasting, effective beta cell therapies for #T1D , which are resistant to the type 1 immune attack: https://lnkd.in/etTA5ZRP Dr Aida Martinez-Sanchez and Dr Prashant Srivastava at Imperial College London will investigate how tiny molecules called microRNAs change the function of insulin-making beta cells: https://lnkd.in/egZ-i6Xw Prof Shoumo Bhattacharya and Prof David Hodson at the University of Oxford will take inspiration from tick saliva to develop a defence mechanism for beta cells transplanted into people with T1D: https://lnkd.in/eKTFfkgR #Type1Diabetes #T1D #Research

In our new series, we’re bringing the exciting diabetes research we’re funding from the Lab to Life 🥼 First up is Dr Li Kang who’s exploring how a buildup of tiny structural proteins can impact how cells respond to insulin. Read more: https://orlo.uk/BrY28

A huge thank you to Sarah Bool MP for her powerful speech on diabetes at the Westminster Hall debate. 👏 Tackling diabetes stigma and investing in early diagnosis and treatment can make a vital difference to people living with diabetes, helping to spot complications early and improve lives. With just 57% of people diagnosed with diabetes receiving all of their essential checks in England, we're pleased to hear Minister Karin Smyth MP's commitment to improving access to this vital care! This #WorldDiabetesDay , let’s focus on breaking down stigma and ensuring everyone living with diabetes gets the care and support they need. 💙 Find out how you can help here: https://lnkd.in/enrdwvxb

🗓️ Save the date for #WorldDiabetesDay on November 14 🗓️ We're setting out to tackle stigma and the harmful effect it can have on people living with diabetes. Help us raise awareness and start changing the mindset. We’ll be sharing powerful stories from people living with diabetes to show the true impact of stigma. 🔗 Help us make a difference! Get involved here: https://lnkd.in/e-EwVqJQ

🧟♂️ Zombies aren’t just for Halloween… did you know our cells can turn into them too? For people with diabetes, foot ulcers can be extra slow to heal. And scientists think zombie-like cells may be to blame. These zombie cells don’t die when they should and release harmful chemicals that can damage our bodies and turn surrounding cells into zombies too. We’ve funded Dr Holly Wilkinson to research if anti-ageing drugs could kill zombie cells in foot ulcers to help them heal faster and reduce the risk of more serious foot problems. 🎃 Could this be the trick to treating foot ulcers? Read more about Holly’s project: https://orlo.uk/9wutZ

We’re thrilled to partner with Windsor Fellowship to launch the PhD Studentship programme for students from Black ethnic backgrounds. If you're a student interested in applying, don't miss our insight session on 6th November (12:30-13:30) for a chance to hear: 🔹about the scheme & application process 🔹from Prof Jason Gill at University of Glasgow sharing his insights about this scheme. 🔹from a current Diabetes UK student on what it's like to undertake a PhD Register your place now: https://orlo.uk/G7goo

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