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14/04/2025 | 5 minutes

Ten Good Reasons: The Language of Diabetes

Those with diabetes will spend from 90 mins to 2 hours every day managing their condition... that’s 45 days a year. When it comes to an annual or periodic review, 20 minutes is all you are likely to get... let's make it worth it...

Charlie Churchill
Ambassador for Diabetes UK

14/01/2025 | 5 minutes

Discovering Diabetes

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1989 was a life-changing moment for Charlie. Despite the challenges, Charlie's pragmatic approach and commitment to self-management have allowed him to live a fulfilling life.

Charlie Churchill
Ambassador for Diabetes UK

12/06/2023 | 3 minutes

How to eat healthily on a budget

Read our top 10 tips for making healthy food choices that are budget-friendly.

Salma Mehar
Consultant Dietitian for the North West London Diabetes Transformation programme

09/02/2023 | Read time 4 minutes

Pebbles on the seashore

Looking after your feet when you have diabetes. On and off the beach...

Charlie Churchill
Ambassador for Diabetes UK

01/01/0001 |

The Ghost of the Hypo

The hypo is the demon on the shoulder of everyone taking insulin to manage their diabetes…yet knowledge and initiative is the power that can save the day.

Charlie Churchill
Ambassador for Diabetes UK

22/09/2022 | 4 minutes

Did diabetes spoil my wedding day?

Knowing someone in your family line has diabetes, then understanding your risk, it's vital.

Charlie Churchill
Ambassador for Diabetes UK

01/01/0001 | Read time 2-3 minutes

Virtual group diabetes programmes - myth or magic?

The benefits of remote group diabetes programmes.

Charlie Churchill
Ambassador for Diabetes UK

01/01/0001 | Read time 5-8 minutes

Tying the knot when living with type 1 diabetes

Not letting the numbers stop you from enjoying your special day to the fullest.

Paula Chinchilla
Paediatric Specialist Diabetes Dietitian

01/01/0001 | 2 minutes

Digital Diabetes - Innovations in peer to peer support

How establishing a digital platform was the remedy for peer to peer support.

Charlie Churchill
Ambassador for Diabetes UK

22/11/2021 | 5 minutes

Childhood Obesity and Type 2 diabetes

There is an increasing number of children being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. One of the primary reasons is obesity.

Dr Mathi Woodhouse
GP and Clinical Lead for diabetes.

08/10/2021 | 3 minutes

Is your childhood affecting your adult life?

Research that shows that tough experiences in early life can make you ill. BUT, there is support for you.

Dr Amrit Sachar
Liaison Psychiatry Consultant