People with diabetes who need help with insulin can now use a new NHS helpline to get advice - call 0345-123-2399

NHS England and NHS Improvement have produced a special video which helps people with diabetes to look after their feet. View it here: youtu.be/sX9Faxnvuhg

This is Diabetes Week. Why not join with Diabetes UK to help paint #TheBigPicture of life with diabetes?

Diabetes UK South East team are running an online Peer Support Group for people with type 1 diabetes, starting on 6th October for 6 weeks, 7pm-8pm. To find out more or to take part, contact [email protected],

Diabetes UK South East team are running an online Peer Support Group for people with type 2 diabetes, starting on 11th January for 6 weeks. There are two groups - one starting at 10am and another at 7pm. To find out more or to take part, contact [email protected],

To learn more about "Type 1 Diabetes and Disordered Eating" (T1DE), please consider downloading the T1DE Podcast (thet1depodcast.podbean.com)

Diabetes UK are running a number of Virtual Events for people with diabetes over the next 2 months. The first one is on "Living emotionally well with your diabetes", and is on Thursday 21st January. See diabetes.org.uk/in_your_area/s… for more details.

The Diabetes UK South East team are running an online event on "Looking after your Feet" on Monday 8th March at 5pm. Go to tinyurl.com/y4qqv64n to register.

The Diabetes UK South East team are running an online event on "Pre-Diabetes and Reducing Risks of Type 2 Diabetes in the South Asian Community" on Thursday 25th February at 10.30am. Go to tinyurl.com/yybolndr to register.

The Diabetes UK South East team are running an online event on "Self Management: Empowering People with Type 2 Diabetes in the South Asian Community" on Thursday 4th March at 2pm. Go to tinyurl.com/y4dy8be5 to register.

Diabetes UK South East team are running an online Peer Support Group for people with type 1 diabetes, starting on 6th April for 6 weeks, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Go to tinyurl.com/T1peergroupApr… to register.

Diabetes UK South East team are running a free online event on 21st April aimed at people with diabetes in the South Asian community. Go to tinyurl.com/DUKFareehaJay to register.

Diabetes UK have launched a befriending service for people affected by diabetes. If you need extra support with your diabetes, or if you are a carer for someone living with diabetes, you can get connected by calling 07880-202546 or emailing [email protected]

Diabetes UK have a free online event for people with Type 1 diabetes who would like guidance on managing sport/exercise. It takes place on 29th April at 7pm via Zoom, and a former GB gymnast who has Type 1 diabetes will be part of the panel. Sign up here: eu.eventscloud.com/esurvey/sport

Diabetes UK are running free 10-week online physical activity classes, starting in May. Options include chair boxercise and Tai chi. Visit orlo.uk/Chme1 to sign up.

Diabetes UK have a free online event for people with diabetes who would like to know more about how it can affect the eyes. It takes place on 23rd June at 1pm via Zoom. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/jm89pdzt

A free online course entitled "Understanding Type 1 Diabetes" is taking place on 17-18 June. Hosted by NHS England, it offers educational materials, videos, live discussions and a supportive shared learning experience. Register at understandingtype1.mydiabetes.com

Here are some tips for living with diabetes during this hot summer weather: static1.squarespace.com/static/5a6439b…

It's Insulin Safety Week! Have a look at this FREE video from CDEP: cdep.org.uk/insulin-safety…