| World Diabetes Day: The extraordinary story of diabetes research, from #LabToLife |
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| “Jack would definitely be dead if it wasn’t for this research. It’s given me my son back.”
Jack has neonatal diabetes, a rare genetic type of diabetes which can often be mistaken for type 1. Research we funded showed that people with this form of neonatal diabetes could switch from insulin injections to sulphonylurea tablets – and this research saved Jack’s life.
This Sunday (14 November) is World Diabetes Day! And this year is extra special, as it marks 100 years since the discovery of a treatment that has saved millions of lives around the world – insulin.
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| Nailing Diabetes: Help us nail a cure
If you fancy joining in the World Diabetes Day celebrations, why not take on our #NailingDiabetes challenge?
On 14 November, join thousands of other people and paint your nails blue to raise awareness - and help our researchers develop more life-changing treatments for everyone living with diabetes. |
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| Stay safe this winter with the flu jab
With winter just around the corner, it’s vitally important that everyone living with diabetes gets their free flu jab as soon as possible. If you’re living with diabetes, you’re more at risk of getting the flu – and if you catch it, it can make your diabetes harder to manage. Getting the flu jab is the best way to protect yourself against the flu and reduce your risk of needing to go into hospital. |
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| What produce is in season?
From apples and blackberries to Brussels sprouts and butternut squash, there are lots of delicious fruit and vegetables in season right now. Whether you're looking for food inspiration or you just want new ways to get your five-a-day, we've got a great selection of recipes for you to make the most of that tasty seasonal produce. Plus, helpful advice on portion sizes! |
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| Growing better beta cells in the lab
Did you know scientists are able to grow new insulin-producing beta cells in the lab, but they don’t work as well as ‘real’ beta cells? Dr Ildem Akerman is testing a new way of making beta cells that will hopefully be better at reacting to high blood sugar levels. In the future, lab-grown beta cells could be transplanted into people with type 2 and help them make enough of their own insulin. |
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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.
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