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Continue reading →: The disproportionate impact of diabetes on Indigenous Peoples worldwide
A new report from the International Diabetes Federation exposes the disproportionate impact of type 2 diabetes amongst indigenous populations across the globe. Along with sharing some shocking and upsetting statistics, the IDF Diabetes Atlas report proposes recommendations for future research and interventions to support these communities. The full report is…
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Continue reading →: Celebrating a little life
Inspiring interview with actor James Norton in this month’s GQ Magazine. James, who just happens to be a type 1 diabetic, shares his experience when playing his recent demanding role on the stage in Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life. Plus, there’s more than a little fashion for those whose interest…
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Continue reading →: New code could improve support for potential type 1 diabetics
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have worked with NHS England to develop a diagnostic code to better identify presymptomatic type 1 diabetics, with the goal of linking them to better support and treatment in a more timely manner. The code will be added to online patient records to enable…
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Continue reading →: Trending trials
Have you ever wondered how you can contribute to changing the future of diabetes treatment by participating in a clinical trial? Well wonder no longer, as DigiBete now has some excellent information online that explains more and enables you to search for current clinical trials and research. Clinical trials are…
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Continue reading →: Book corner#2
Psychologist and diabetic Mark Heyman explains how we don’t simply have to “suck it up” in his empowering and very personal book. I will admit that it was the title that drew me to this one initially… who could resist Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It? After reading an…
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Continue reading →: Book corner#1
As a librarian who has worked within both public and academic libraries, I simply couldn’t stop myself from looking for and sharing useful books for both children and adults with diabetes. I won’t pretend that I have read suggested books from cover to cover, but they will be titles that…
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Continue reading →: Super hero cells
Another amazing research project from the Type 1 Grand Diabetes Challenge explores the development of tougher beta cells, which have a higher success rate of survival after transplantation. Professor Francesca Spagnoli and Dr Rocio Sancho are leading a team of experts from the fields of biology, immunology, and engineering to create…
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Continue reading →: Poverty and health
Now I know that this is a massive topic to cover in one post, but I thought that I might at least make a start by sharing a few recent reports from key charities. With a UK general election looming, it might just be worth considering whether the questions raised…
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Continue reading →: Arming ourselves in the fight against diabetes
Apologies for the shockingly dodgy title of this post, but I couldn’t resist… who knew that it was possible to transplant insulin producing beta cells into an arm! Well, that’s exactly what is happening as part of a clinical trial in the US. The project is being run by the biotech…
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Welcome to Crumbling Pavlova, where we hope to encourage an open and honest sharing of what it means to live with diabetes.
We aim to highlight issues which impact on the diabetic community, in the hope of supporting and giving encouragement to help you to believe that you can live a happy and full life.
