Diabetes patients dying in hospital from insulin mismanagement, safety watchdog warns Patients with diabetes are dying in hospital because their insulin is not being managed appropriately, a patient safety watchdog has warned. In a damning report, the Health Services Safety Investigat...

Diabetes patients dying in hospital from insulin mismanagement, safety watchdog warns

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Experts believe diabetes may triple someone’s dementia risk. Here’s why A 2025 study found that the more people exercised, the lower their risk of developing dementia

Experts believe diabetes may triple someone’s dementia risk. Here’s why

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Experts warn mothers and babies are at growing risk without better care for type 2 diabetes Researchers from across the UK and Ireland are calling for urgent action to improve care for women with early-onset type 2 diabetes before, during, and after pregnancy. The call follows a new consensu...

Experts warn mothers and babies are at growing risk without better care for type 2 diabetes

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6 dry fruits people with diabetes should avoid to prevent sugar spikes While dry fruits are a healthy snack, some varieties are high in sugar. Know 6 such dry fruits to steer clear of if you are managing diabetes.

6 dry fruits people with diabetes should avoid to prevent sugar spikes

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The food that claims to improve sleep and lower your risk of heart disease Honey is often praised for a range of health benefits – here’s what the evidence says

The food that claims to improve sleep and lower your risk of heart disease

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Drivers urged to contact DVLA if they suffer from any of these 110 conditions Drivers have been warned that they must inform the DVLA about these conditions.

Drivers urged to contact DVLA if they suffer from any of these 110 conditions including Diabetes

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Big thanks to Clare Howarth from Diabetes UK for talking openly about diabetes and challenging stigma. Stigma hurts, but support helps!
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Big thanks to Clare Howarth from #DiabetesUK for talking openly about diabetes and challenging stigma. Stigma hurts, but support helps!
Check out the resources and services from Diabetes UK—they could make a real difference.
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Major changes to type 2 diabetes treatment could save thousands of lives

Major changes to type 2 diabetes treatment could save thousands of lives

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4 types of people facing higher risk of stroke could slash chances While some risk factors can't be changed, a few lifestyle changes could still help lower your risk

4 types of people facing higher risk of stroke could slash chances.

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Diabetes medicine could save thousands more lives a year Diabetes drugs that may soon be prescribed more widely in England could save thousands of lives each year, suggests a new study by researchers at UCL and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medici...

Diabetes medicine could save thousands more lives a year.

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Exact waist measurement could mean you're at risk of heart disease and diabetes The size of your belly can tell you a lot about your health.

Exact waist measurement could mean you're at risk of heart disease and diabetes

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Close-up of a hand holding a black Ganesha Gear diabetic ‘Bag of Life’, with the Ganesha Gear logo clearly visible on the front and a medical alert tag on the side, against a softly blurred background

Not posted much about Ganesha Gear lately - not stalled, just quietly progressing.

Worth sharing though: our main reseller, #DiabetesUK, has a SALE on the #BagOfLife.

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Message me for other offers coming soon.

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Open wide! AI spots diabetes and stomach cancer from just the colour of your tongue

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AI spots diabetes and stomach cancer from just the colour of tongue Scientists have developed artificial intelligence programs that check the tongue's colour, texture and shape with impressive accuracy for early signs of diabetes and even stomach cancer.

Open wide! AI spots diabetes and stomach cancer from just the colour of your tongue

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New UK ban targets junk food adverts seen by children The UK has introduced advertising restrictions to shield children from junk food adverts and improve long-term health outcomes

New UK ban targets junk food adverts seen by children

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NHS issues message to those with diabetes risk The NHS is urging people to take part in its Healthier You Programme

NHS issues message to those with diabetes risk

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NHS says feeling tired for this long means you should see a GP It's normal to feel tired sometimes, but if you're feeling tired all the time and don't know why, it could be a sign of a problem

NHS says feeling tired for this long means you should see a GP

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Doctor warns 90% of heart attacks linked to 1 morning habit Chest pain is the most common heart attack symptom, but, according to the Irish Heart Foundation, around 10 to 15 per cent of people may not experience any symptoms at all

Doctor warns 90% of heart attacks linked to 1 morning habit - and it's not food

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Flu surges across the UK as experts urge masks when unwell A sharp rise in flu cases is putting pressure on schools and…

Flu surges across the UK as experts urge masks when unwell

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New hope for people with diabetes after metformin research The discovery could change the way people manage diabetes

New hope for people with diabetes after metformin research

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Six diabetes warning signs you can see on your skin and body Six warning signs could indicate you are on the path to type 2 diabetes, according to health advice shared online

Six early signs of type 2 diabetes found on skin, feet and while you sleep

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My shirt and medal arrived ^^

Once again thank you to those who donated :)

First time I've ever gotten over £100 so first time I got the t-shirt

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Al's fundraising page Welcome to my Diabetes UK One Million Step Challenge page! Between 1st July and 30th September I will attempt to clock up over 1000000 steps. Having recovered from 3 years of long covid, this is a cha...

Thank you all once again

Al

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Final Update:
First and foremost, a massive thank you to all my sponsors. Unfortunately JustGiving doesn't seem to provide the option of messaging you direct so I'll spam my socials in the hope that this gets to you.

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There it is folks, I officially crossed the 1.7 million steps line last night!

Massive thank-you to everyone who has supported me, encouraged me and most importantly sponsored me.

#OneMillionStepChallenge for #DiabetesUK

You guys are awesome! £1k raised for Diabetes UK. Thank you so much for the donations and support. Just over 1.2million steps completed, which is about 600miles. #DiabetesUK

Final step and donation count from this year's million steps challenge ^^

Thank you to everyone who was kind enough to donate during this :D

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Some News
A few days ahead of schedule!

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100,000 to go after today’s walking and running.

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