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13.12.2023

Your views: I’m passionate about raising awareness of type 1 diabete...

Megan Armstrong, from Wiltshire, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2021, following a 10-month long il...

Chris from Berkshire shared his story as part of our Tech Can't Wait campaign

13.12.2023

Celebrating the achievements of our local diabetes community

As the year ends, we’re taking the chance to reflect on everything that has been achieved in our region. ...

Amber and other young leaders smiling at camera

04.12.2023

Diabetes tech: Young Leader shares her views on updated NICE guidance

Amber, from Plymouth, is one of our young volunteers for Together Type 1, a programme which offers peer-t...

22.11.2023

Celebrating World Diabetes Day in the south west and south central region

World Diabetes Day (14th November) is an important date in our calendar, and this year we had a wealth of...

Megan with two ITV news presenters in studio

17.11.2023

Bristol paramedic raises over £4,000 by running 100km on World Diabet...

A 24-year-old Paramedic from Bristol took on an epic fundraising challenge on World Diabetes Day (14th No...

09.11.2023

Local people open up about diabetes and mental health challenges

We’re shining a light on the different ways the South West and South Central team can support people in t...

Young boy in lab coat smiling at camera.

01.11.2023

Schoolboy inspired to find a cure for diabetes following work experien...

Ahead of World Diabetes Day, Ben from Somerset opens up about his experience of living with diabetes, how...

Cheque presentation with Diabetes UK representative and volunteer.

02.10.2023

Taunton Volunteer pulls out all the stops in large charity concert

A group of musicians, including a Diabetes UK Volunteer, came together in song and community at the Templ...

19.09.2023

Working with local healthcare professionals to fight health and tech i...

Here at Diabetes UK (south west and south central) we work with local healthcare professionals (HCPs), to...

Man on floor of bedroom looking out of window

11.09.2023

Your views: This is what it's like to experience low blood sugar

If you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes, or close to someone who lives with the condition, this blog shar...

23.08.2023

My type 1 diabetes: Young people share their unique relationship with ...

We’re introducing some exciting new volunteers from the south west and south central region this month.

01.08.2023

How diabetes affects breastfeeding: local women share their experiences

As World Breastfeeding Week kicks off (1 – 7 August 2023), parents from the Bristol Diabetes Support Netw...

26.06.2023

Community day in Cornwall aims to support locals

The number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly rose from 33,730 in 2021...

26.06.2023

Diabetes Week activity in the south west and south central regions

Earlier in June, the South West and South Central (SWSC) team were busy out and about talking all things ...

20.06.2023

Shining a light on diabetes tech in the south west and south central r...

As part of our Diabetes Week activity, we hosted a webinar for our local diabetes community to highlight ...

26.05.2023

The emotional impact of a diabetes diagnosis: Sarah’s story

Sarah was 12 when she was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Now 21, and a student at Bournemouth univ...