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New statistic on coronavirus and diabetes:
What are they telling us?
We know many of you will have seen reports of a new statistic from the NHS in England about the numbers of people who have sadly died from coronavirus who were also living with diabetes. We’ve pulled together what we currently know about this data, what the emerging evidence is telling us, and what government needs to do to ensure their policies are reflective of the needs of people with diabetes. Read more in our Behind the Headlines story.
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Colin's story: Staying positive in lockdown
"I’m very much a glass half full sort of person and have tried to take that approach to dealing with the coronavirus situation." Colin, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2000, shares how he's staying positive in lockdown, from bopping to his favourite tunes to experimenting more with food.
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Are you concerned about staying safe at work?
Thanks so much to everyone who filled out our survey and told us about the challenges you're facing because of coronavirus. We know that safety at work is one of your biggest concerns. We need to make sure that the new government workplace guidelines work for people with diabetes, and we want to hear from you.
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Have your eye appointments been postponed?
Remember that you can do things to look after your eyes at home too. Keeping your blood sugars and blood pressure in target range, eating healthily, being active and not smoking can all help to reduce your risk of eye complications. If you notice any changes, please contact your GP.
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Your food questions answered
Coronavirus is affecting normal life in many ways - including what we eat. While we’re all staying home, it can be difficult to know how to keep up a healthy diet and avoid grazing on unhealthy snacks. Our expert in-house dietician, Emma, has answered five of the most common questions around coronavirus, diabetes and food.
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Following the Prime Minister's recent announcement, we’ve updated our coronavirus information for people with diabetes as much as we can. We'll keep working hard to get you more information, and we’ll continue to update this as we learn more.
Need to talk? 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 helpful tips on staying well at home here, and download or order your free printed guide about managing diabetes at home.
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