27 May 2025
Ever wondered about the risk factors for developing #type2diabetes?
This #type2preventionweek, we’re sharing more information about certain risk factors that may put someone at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, from family history to gestational diabetes.
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This #Type2PreventionWeek we travelled to #Margate in #Kent for our team meeting.
We not only reviewed our work and planned how we can help people living with #diabetes but also explored the surrounding area and distributed posters to let people in #Thanet know how to contact us
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24 May 2024
This week is #Type2PreventionWeek!
Did you know our #ValueOfSwimming research found that...
Swimming prevents more than 22,516 cases of #Type2Diabetes in England each year, saving the NHS £103m.
In total, swimming helped to prevent more than 78,500 cases of ill health in 2022.
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23 May 2024
💙 Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers (including Fatimoh and Shindo, pictured) who, this week, have provided their time to be at the Mitchell Library, Royston Library and Pollok Library for Diabetes Scotland during #Type2PreventionWeek! @GlasgowLib
ALT volunteers at glasgow libraries
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23 May 2024
📣This #Type2PreventionWeek, we’d like to spotlight a #research project looking at a factor that might contribute to the risk of developing #Type2Diabetes
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23 May 2024
A massive well done to our colleagues in England for highlighting the rise of #Type2Diabetes in younger people and children at a parliamentary event.
The 'Reverse the Trend' report explores this in-depth, read it and more about #Type2PreventionWeek here: diabetes.org.uk/about-us/new…
22 May 2024
We went to Parliament 🙌🏼
We showed decision-makers why they must commit to reversing the rise in type 2 diabetes in young people and children. And how vital it is for everyone to have the best chance to grow up in good health. All the info👇🏽
orlo.uk/TGBFB
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23 May 2024
A study which seeks to help prevent pregnant women with gestational diabetes from going on to develop #type2diabetes is well underway, with 152 mothers and their babies taking part. Read more about @ClaireMeek5 's research this #type2preventionweek👇
leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/dige…
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23 May 2024
Do you live in #Wales? Are you at risk of #type2diabetes? This #type2preventionweek you can sign up for FREE digital health support - Let's Prevent for people at risk & Babysteps for women with history of gestational diabetes. Request access via letspreventdiabetes.wales
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22 May 2024
A privilege to support the release of @diabetesuk new report at parliment. Calling for action to tackle the rise in Type2 diabetes in children and young people. Highlighting reducing health inequalities, stigma and improved support. diabetes.org.uk/about-us/new….
@type2preventionweek
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22 May 2024
This #Type2PreventionWeek, we're hearing from our researcher, Professor Dan Cuthbertson @djrcuthbertson, about his research and insights on #T2D prevention and management🎙️
21 May 2024
Did you know our ethnicity is one of the many risk factors associated with #Type2Diabetes?
Dan Cuthbertson, who’s investigating biological differences that could help to explain why people of different ethnicities face different risks of type 2👇🏽
orlo.uk/wpQ5v
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THREAD: It’s #PreventionWeek and cases of younger people being diagnosed with #type2diabetes are rising steeply.
In our region, the number of people overall living with a diagnosis of diabetes stands at 870,510.
#Type2DiabetesPreventionWeek #Type2PreventionWeek
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22 May 2024
If you're looking for quality, evidence-based, #selfmanagement programmes for people at risk of #type2diabetes, we offer a range of group & digital interventions. Find out more here desmond.nhs.uk/programmes
#type2preventionweek #preventionweek @profmjdavies @kamleshkhunti
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21 May 2024
This #Type2PreventionWeek we are looking at how children and young people living with Type 2 diabetes can live well with the right treatment and support.
With nearly 7000 under 25s in the UK living with Type 2 diabetes it’s important to know what the symptoms look like.
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21 May 2024
🔵 New funding has been granted to researchers at a Glasgow Caledonian University which has the potential to “significantly improve” the lives of people with diabetes.
Full story:
📲 thenational.scot/news/243048…
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ALT Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University have been awarded funding from the British Skin Foundation
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17 May 2024
Heads-up, #Type2PreventionWeek is on it’s way and we’ll be needing your help 📣
We’re calling for all political parties across the UK to commit to reverse the rise in type 2 diabetes in children and young people. Will you join us? 👊🏽
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Our Community Champions are out sharing diabetes information today! Here’s Sarah at @bournemouthuni Gateway building, she’s there until 2pm. If you’re in #bournemouth, pop by for a chat about #diabetes.
#Type2PreventionWeek.
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It's #Type2PreventionWeek!
#Hampshire based Gloria shares her personal experience with type 2 diabetes and how the Know Your Risk tool can help prevent developing the condition.
orlo.uk/ghLCc
💙 A big thanks to @Gloria_Miller for sharing her story.
#DiabetesSWSC
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13 May 2021
1/2 We're pleased to hear this commitment from the Government. We pushed strongly for this change in our Food Upfront campaign– it's a welcome first step to help people make more informed choices & reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes: orlo.uk/FG8qg #type2preventionweek
12 May 2021
We are introducing calorie labelling in restaurants, cafes, & takeaways to help people make healthier food choices.
From April 2022, food businesses in England with 250 employees will be required to display calorie labelling on menus & food labels.
▶️ gov.uk/government/news/calor…
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10 May 2021
Type 2 diabetes IS AvOIDABLE for many people. Act now to see if this is relevant to you ⬇️ #Type2PreventionWeek
10 May 2021
Anyone can develop Type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk. The older you are, the more at risk you are of developing the condition. Find out your risk today. riskscore.diabetes.org.uk
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#type2preventionweek @DiabetesUK @jo_cloughton #Witham #Essex #raisingawareness #team #knowyourrisk pop in to say hello and find out how to reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes #smallchanges #bigresults #knowledge
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