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Diabetes Center Berne
The Diabetes Center Berne (DBC)
is a global centre for technology
innovation in diabetes writing on
social media on WDD, stated: "Today,
we honour all people living with
diabetes and celebrate the groundbreaking
research that has paved the
way for life-improving technologies
and medications. At DCB, we stand
united with the community and
strive towards one common goal:
To make life better for people
living with diabetes! While there's
progress, the journey continues
- together, let's foster diabetes
innovation to shape the future of
diabetes technology and improve
the quality of life for everyone living
with diabetes! World Diabetes Day is
celebrated each year on the birthday
of Sir Frederick Banting, who codiscovered
insulin along with Charles
Best in 1922. The blue circle is the
global symbol for diabetes awareness
and signifies the unity of the global
diabetes community."
A diabetes story - Sophie Coles
Writing on social media for World Diabetes Day, Coles said, "I think
a diagnosis of T1 causes such massive concern, especially if it's not
something that's hit your family before. You have to basically learn
how to operate as an organ. You have to know your body better than
you could ever imagine. Research from Stanford University 10 years
ago found that people living with Type 1 diabetes make an extra 180
health-related decisions a day than someone without diabetes. That's an
extraordinary amount of extra decisions to be made - about once every
five minutes you are awake (at least it's what I blame my eyebags on!).
Despite all of that…..
You can travel the world. You can volunteer. You can study. You can
get your dream job. You can get your scuba diving licence. You can have
healthy children. You can have a long and very happy life. So many people
know nothing about Type 1, so I'm going to leave you with the most
important thing - everyone needs to know about the 4T's. Early diagnosis
is key and these are the signs which will help you spot a problem: Toilet;
Thirsty; Thinner; Tired."
Dedicated NHS Diabetes Advice helpline
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