Let's #RewriteTheStory this World Diabetes Day.
More than 4.9 million people in the UK have diabetes and further 13.6 million are now at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
These numbers are scary, right? So let's #RewriteTheStory this World Diabetes Day by increasing our awareness of type 2 diabetes and how it could be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle. Here's a list of useful resources that will help you and your colleagues understand diabetes, its risk factors, symptoms and treatment:
The Understanding Diabetes platform from IDF School of Diabetes
It features a selection of free interactive courses on various aspects of diabetes care and management.
Learning Zone from Diabetes UK
Information leaflets from Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
Videos and webinars from Diabetes UK
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes leaflet from British Heart Foundation
Diabetes booklets & leaflets from Diabetes UK
Supporting your employees
Early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes is crucial for overall health and can reduce the risk of developing serious complications. We can offer blood glucose level tests through one of our Employee Health Checks. Taking just a few minutes, the results could have a major impact on an individual’s life.
Having the right care and support is essential for the wellbeing of all people with diabetes. To understand some of the needs of people suffering from diabetes and how they can be supported in the workplace, have a look at Supporting someone with diabetes at work guide by Diabetes UK.