| What the changes to the shielding list mean for you
Last month, the government announced 1.7 million extra people in England would be asked to shield – including more people living with diabetes. Our Head of Care and diabetes specialist nurse, Dan Howarth, and Head of Research Communications, Dr Lucy Chambers, have answered some of your biggest questions around what this might mean for you in a video. Watch their conversation and find more information about shielding, on our website. |
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| Your guide to moving more when you have diabetes
Moving more has lots of positive benefits for your diabetes, but it can be hard to know where to begin. Our free, downloadable guide has lots of easy ways to incorporate more physical activity into your daily routine, plus a space to track your fitness journey to help you stay motivated along the way. |
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| Tuck into this turkey and corn chowder
Looking for a new addition to your weekly menu? Give this delicious protein-packed turkey and corn chowder a try. Ready in just 30 mins and serving four, this is a perfect option for an easy family dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead. It’s also a great way to use up leftovers from your Sunday roast! |
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| The seven main symptoms of diabetes
It’s really important, even during the coronavirus pandemic, that if you notice the symptoms of either type 1 or type 2 diabetes you contact your GP straight away. Our new video will help you to learn the main symptoms so you can spot them and get help more quickly. If you’re familiar with these already, why not share this video so you can help others to learn the signs? |
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| Step for a healthier you this summer
Stepping each day is a great way to get fit and feel stronger – and it’s just as important for our mental wellbeing too. This July, why not take on our life-changing One Million Step Challenge and find out what stepping can do for you? There’s lots of rewards to earn, from an exclusive medal to discounts from Fitbit, our new event partner. And we’ll support you every step of the way. |
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