Diabetes Week is a time when supporters are brought together to raise awareness of the condition, as well as vital funds for their important work that they carry out to assist those with Diabetes.
In the UK, 3.5 million people are diagnosed with the condition. However, did you know that a further 549,000 have the condition, but are unaware of it? It has been discovered that Diabetes can be detected with the aid of regular eye checks, which is why it is strongly recommend for people to get their eyes tested frequently for signs of this condition. Most of us know someone, such as a family or friend, who is living with Diabetes.
This year’s theme is ‘Setting the record straight’ to resolve the many existing myths and misconceptions of this hugely misunderstood subject.
Diabetes Week 2016 will be held from Sunday 12th June to Saturday 18th June. It will focus on what it is actually like to live with it every day and will discuss what people with Diabetes wish everyone knew about living with the condition.
During this important week, straight-talking stories, facts and videos will be shared to reveal the truth about Diabetes, with the aim to raise greater awareness.
There are several ways that you can support Diabetes Week, such as downloading a pack of awareness raising posters to put up in your local community to notify others. In addition, you can create a blog or v-log with regard to your own experiences to share during Diabetes Week.
Our Patron Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday will take place this Diabetes Week, where her majesty will host the largest street party London has ever seen on the Mall to be arranged on Sunday 12th June.
You can arrange your Patron’s Lunch in your own back yard or in a village hall, and it can be as large or small as you like. All money raised will go towards Careline, a dedicated helpline for people with diabetes and their families.
For further details and to get in touch with your queries, go to:
We hope you decide to get involved and have lots of fun helping to raise funds to support people with Diabetes. Together, anything is possible.
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