And we're live from the #LabourPartyConference 🗣 Our CEO, ColetteMarshall is now speaking at our event: 'Improving children's dietary health. How can Labour achieve its ambition to raise the healthiest generation of UK children in our history?' Stay tuned for updates...? (1/6)

A fantastic day yesterday London Bangladeshi Health Partnership Summit. It was a real pleasure to help bring this together and meet so many people focused on reducing diabetes related inequality in Bangladeshi communities across London.

Join us this Sunday for an exciting joint #RecipeForChange & Diabetes UK panel at Conservative Party conference, with Dr Ben Spencer, Johnny Luk, ColetteMarshall, Matt Lomas of Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation, Hannah Brinsden of The Food Foundation & Chris Smyth of The Times and The Sunday Times in the chair. #CPC24

1 / 4 Let's talk about…. How unacceptable it is that, in 2024, Black people still face unequal access to care and support for their diabetes.

With only one month to go until the 25th SAHF Annual Conference, get ready for insightful lectures, interactive workshops & plenty of networking opportunities. Registration is still open—reserve your free spot today: tinyurl.com/4nb2hhzz Prof Kamlesh Khunti Prof. Wasim Hanif Bola Owolabi

I grew up facing homelessness, was given the chance to work in Parliament and now have the honour to serve as an MP. Now, I'm launching my own Parliamentary Internship for individuals who are or have been homeless. Apply below 👇 shorturl.at/WHA2P

Supporting more Black scientists to design and lead research will mean more research that reflects the needs of people affected by diabetes from Black communities, while empowering them to feel able to be involved in research at every level.

*Volunteers needed* Vitamin D is important for our immune system, but food alone isn’t enough. Especially in winter & for the South Asian & Black African/Caribbean communities! Should Vit D intakes vary based on ethnicity? Email Emily Brown to get involved [email protected]

Join us online on Tuesday 12 November for the Diabetes in Pregnancy UK Conference! 🌟 Hear from leading experts as they explore the latest innovations in managing diabetes during pregnancy! Don’t miss this essential event for healthcare professionals 👇 orlo.uk/spFqZ

Did you watch the budget? We had a close eye on the Chancellor's speech today as yesterday, we shared an article on what we wanted to see announced (see original post) 👇 We were pleased to see some progress towards our asks. So, what did we learn? A 🧵 (1/5)

A huge thank you Sarah Bool MP for your speech on diabetes at the Westminster Hall debate👏 Tackling diabetes stigma and investing in early diagnosis and treatment can make a vital difference to people living with diabetes, spotting complications earlier. (1/4)

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow at our #SAHF2024 annual conference! Stay tuned for live updates as Clare Hambling share NHS England priorities to reduce health inequalities! Prof Kamlesh Khunti

📣 Join Diabetes UK for a free online event with NHS CBT Therapist Nebahate Ejupi. Learn how diabetes can impact mental wellbeing and why it’s key that you prioritise emotional health. 📅 Monday 25 November 🕗 1–2:30pm 🔗 Read more and register here: orlo.uk/Diabetes_Menta…

Fantastic spotlight on how much volunteers do to drive improvements in and raise awareness of diabetes.

Let’s tackle stigma together, starting today! 📣 #IfYouKnew #WorldDiabetesDay 🗣️ Reply to us with your ‘if you knew’ to help us raise awareness. Make sure to spread the word too, by reposting and sharing with friends diabetes.org.uk/support-us/wor…

Dr Steven Parks, our Diabetes Research Steering Groups Manager, shared his lived experiences on diabetes stigma. While our researcher Claire Meek has been speaking on cultural considerations in pregnancy care.

Thank you Diabetes Africa for the kind invite We keep working-with hope in our hearts The gaps have closed in #CGM 👍🏽 Now we do it with #ClosedLoops 🙏🏽 Access to ALL Irrespective of colour of your skin Onwards 💙 (And yup, leather jacket for a NHS England presentation 😎)

Tackling issues of access to optimal healthcare based on #ethnicity & #Deprivation- has always been a focus In the world of #T1Diabetes in the NHS -and access to #CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitors)? This data set showcases what the NHS can do. cc Prof Kamlesh Khunti Sir Michael Marmot

🌙 We’ve teamed up with British Islamic Medical Association to create helpful information for those managing diabetes during #Ramadan. Huge thank you to Dr Nazim Ghouri for spreading the message and helping our community feel #RamadanReady! Check out the resources 👉 diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes…

🩺 Webinar for Healthcare Professionals! 🩺 Join us on 10th February at 7:30 PM for a session on managing patients with chronic conditions during Ramadan. 🗣️ Featuring expert insights from Dr. Salman Waqar & Dr. Nazim Ghouri, this webinar will provide practical tools to support