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"One of the benefits of being at home is that it’s given me the opportunity to experiment more with food."
After living with type 2 diabetes for almost a decade, Snita set herself a goal to change her lifestyle before her 50th birthday, eventually leading her into remission. But she recently became ill, finding herself diagnosed with coronavirus and self-isolating from her family. Now, she's fully recovered and staying positive with the help of spiritual sessions on Zoom, experimenting with food and not obsessing over every news update.
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We want to be there for everyone who needs us, but we can only do this with your help. And we need you now more than ever.
Please donate today to fund our life-changing research to understand more about coronavirus and diabetes, and make sure our helpline team can answer every call to give people with diabetes the support and advice they need. Your generosity really will make a difference. Thank you.
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Going into hospital?
Take a look at our new guide
If you need to go into hospital because of an injury or something related to your diabetes, your care may be a little different to normal because of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve updated our information on what care to expect and how to manage your diabetes in hospital.
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Be prepared and reduce waste by freezing your food
With lots of us visiting the supermarket less frequently, freezing food is a great option. The good news is, you can freeze almost everything. Whether you want to make a large batch of your favourite dish, or freeze a specific ingredient, take a look at our top tips.
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Thanks for sharing your challenges with coronavirus
Lots of you told us you’re worried about the safety of people with diabetes who are still leaving home for work. We've written to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, asking for clearer guidance for both employees and employers putting the protection of people with diabetes first. If you'd like to learn more about the work we're doing, read our latest blog.
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Join our 30 minute #StepAtHome challenge
Staying active at home can be hard. That’s why we’ve launched our #StepAtHome 30 minute challenge – a fun way to get your feet moving more. We've got plenty of tips to get you started, and weekly mini challenges to boost your step count further. So, grab your trainers and join us to #StepAtHome towards a healthier you – we’ll support you every step of the way.
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“I just like doing whatever I can. Even if it’s an awareness stand where only a handful of people turn up, I think it’s worth it.” Since the start of the lockdown, our wonderful volunteer Sally Oxlade, has been keeping her local area up-to-date on staying well with diabetes during the pandemic via the airwaves at Winchester Radio. As treasurer of her local group, she’s recently donated a collection of jigsaws and has helped to raise almost £200 for diabetes research!
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Need to talk? We're here to support you. Our helpline is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Give us a call on 0345 123 2399.
If you'd like to share experiences and chat to other people affected by diabetes, join our online forum. You can also find the latest updates on coronavirus here and helpful tips on staying well at home here.
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We've created a printed guide which provides you with important advice on keeping well and managing your diabetes during the coronavirus outbreak, whether you're self-isolating, shielding or just spending more time at home than usual.
Click here to download or order your free copy today.
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