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1st December is World AIDS Day, and here's some useful links as HIV/AIDS does not discriminate (like diabetes) and the good news is that self-testing kits, safer sex contraception, sexual health screening, preventative prescription drugs like PrEP+PEP and anti-retroviral HIV drugs which can put...

Hi everyone I’m a diabetic but also a secondary teacher ( in Scotland) and we have a number of students who are diabetic in our school. I’m hoping to learn more about how to support young diabetics in school - what would you want teachers to know? I am putting forward a proposal for staff...

Hello fellow diabetics! on the 26th of January in Basingstoke (venue tbc) I am holding a diabetic support day with speakers to motivate and inspire us to feel better about being diabetic. On this day we will also be aiming to beat the current world record of 'most diabetics in one room'. This...

Learning Zone - Free online learning tool to help you with the everyday challenges of diabetes Learning Zone has been created by Diabetes UK in partnership with people living with diabetes. It combines the expertise of diabetes professionals with the wisdom of everyday people living with...

As I'm making my gluten free cereal this morning (coeliac disease) I put a sachet of sugar on it. Just the 1. 1 teaspoon. A colleague comes up and says oh don't do that. Why I ask. Your a diabetic and diabetics can't have sugar. Was seconds from slapping her silly. Anyone else experience...

Hi folks, For those of you who have ever experienced difficulties in accessing diabetes education, or perhaps feel that others have not had the same opportunities to access diabetes education as yourself – Diabetes UK are looking for your voice. They have launched the next part of their Taking...

Hi everyone, I am a final year Dietetic student at Leeds Beckett University, I am in the process of my dissertation and could really use your help. I am currently conducting my research on service user perspectives on education programs and support in type 2 diabetes. I am looking to recruit...

Hi, I'm determined to get this disease controlled, 27 years since 1st diagnosis as gestational. Then it stuck with me. Sick of it in my life to be honest, but I know I can't do much about that, so am trying a different tactic. I went on Day 1 of the T1DE course last week, and am delighted with...