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Wegovy: know the facts

The drug Wegovy has been approved for use in the NHS and you may be wondering what that means for you. Wegovy works as an appetite suppressant and, for this reason, it can be prescribed to people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes as a weight-management tool. Prescription depends on a range of factors including your current treatment plan and the risk of side effects.

New support for type 1 youth

Last September, we told you about a £5m donation from the Steve Morgan Foundation to develop a new support programme for young people living with type 1 diabetes. We're now recruiting Young Leaders to help us shape the programme. This is a really exciting opportunity to lead our work and make sure other young people living with type 1 feel confident and supported in managing their diabetes.

Feeling the heat

A new study, funded by us, has found that chillies could play a role in reducing foot pain by healing damaged nerves. It’s capsaicin – a molecule found in chillies, which has fired this research up. As well as giving chillies their spicy flavour, when applied to skin, capsaicin can also help to block pain signals from nerves, making them less sensitive to pain.

Fancy a hot cross bun?

While chocolate tends to steal the spotlight, for many of us, it just wouldn’t be Easter without at least one hot cross bun. And, what’s the only thing better than a hot cross bun? A homemade one, fresh from the oven, of course! For a little more fibre, our extra-fruity hot cross bun recipe uses wholemeal flour. These buns are also low in fat - a healthier twist on a seasonal classic.