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Does tarantula venom hold the key to new treatments for type 2 diabetes?

Find out the answer to this fascinating question and more with a sneak peek into the highlights from our Professional Conference last month. Read the latest on diabetes care, research and technology from world-leading scientists and healthcare professionals – from the exciting possibilities of tarantula venom to the importance of fibre.
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Francesa, our Physical Activity Helpline Advisor
Get personalised advice on moving more

Looking for ways to move more in your day-to-day life? Meet Francesca, our dedicated Physical Activity Helpline Advisor, who's here to give practical and personalised tips to help you get more active. To arrange a one-to-one chat, email [email protected] or call 0345 123 2399. In the meantime, we've also got lots of helpful tips about diabetes and exercise on our website.
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Enjoy Food guide
Download our free Enjoy Food guide
 
 We’re excited to announce that our Enjoy Food guide has just been nominated for a Patient Information award by the British Medical Association! Whether you’re eating out or cooking at home, our brilliant guide has everything you need to know about eating with diabetes. And with plenty of recipes on offer, we’ve got you covered for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Our One Million Step Challenge is for every body & everybody
  
This summer, join us and thousands of others to take one million steps for your body - and for everybody living with diabetes. However you choose to move, take around 10,000 steps a day for three months – at your own pace, wherever you are. There are lots of rewards up for grabs too, from an exclusive medal to discounts from Fitbit, our new partner!
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Shop with us and make a difference
 
Whether you're on the hunt for a new diabetes cookbook, in need of more face coverings, or you're upping your gardening game now that spring is in full swing, there's so much our online shop has to offer. And when you shop with us, every penny you spend helps to fund life-saving research and vital care and support for people affected by diabetes.
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  • 10 - 16 May 2021: It's Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week. If you’re worried you or a loved one might be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, our free and simple Know Your Risk tool is a quick and easy way to find out, and you can get practical steps to help you reduce your risk. Share with your friends and family today – it’s a small step that could make a big difference.

  • 14 - 20 June 2021: This year for Diabetes Week, we’ll be telling #DiabetesStories from all corners of the UK. We’ll be looking back on an extraordinary year and looking forward to what’s to come. And, above all, celebrating the incredible diabetes community. We have lots of exciting plans for the week – including a very special edition of our e-newsletter next month! Find out more here.
 
 If you'd like to share experiences and chat to other people affected by diabetes, join our online forum.

 
 
                                                           

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