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Charity sounds alarm over excess deaths linked to diabetes

The charity said that between January and March this year there were 1,461 excess deaths involving diabetes.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Seven key signs of diabetes to watch out for as cases soar

A leading charity warns it is a rapidly escalating crisis

Manchester Evening News · Apr 28, 2023

Seven key diabetes symptoms to spot as cases rise

Over 4.3m people are living with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes

Liverpool Echo · Apr 28, 2023

Red flag signs of type 2 diabetes amid 'alarming' rise in under-40s

Type 2 diabetes is rising faster among under-40s than over-40s

Liverpool Echo · Nov 5, 2022

‘Alarming’ rise in type 2 diabetes among UK under-40s

Figures underline growing prevalence of conditions related to obesity in younger demographic, says head of Diabetes UK

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022

Soaring obesity levels leading to rise in children with diabetes – charity

Diabetes UK said that the problem will be exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

Disruption to diabetes care during Covid threatens thousands, charity warns

One in six patients have had no contact with healthcare professionals since before pandemic, finds Diabetes UK

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022

Backlog in diabetes care putting lives at risk, charity warns

One in six diabetes-sufferers have had no contact with healthcare professionals since before the pandemic, according to Diabetes UK.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022