NEWS
ISSUE 30
MAGAZINE
DESANG
PLUS • New Products • Groovy giveaways • News (for T1 and T2)
WE'RE NO
ANGELS
But business as usual is best for
diabetics at Christmas
MAKING
CARBS COUNT:
CHESTNUTS ROASTING
ON OPEN FIRES
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TIP TOP INSIGHTS
New figures by Diabetes UK have shown
that 700 people a day are diagnosed with
diabetes in the UK. To help people get a
better understanding of their diabetes the
charity has launched a campaign and free
book, 100 things I wish I'd known about
diabetes, which is written by people living
with diabetes. The charity has enlisted
the support of people with experience of
diabetes, including TV actor Jonny Labey,
23, to share tips that will help others
manage their condition.
Labey, who has Type 1 diabetes,
says, "No-one should feel alone with
their diabetes. Managing diabetes can
be a challenge but it doesn't have to stop
anyone from achieving their goals. The
great thing about this book is it shows
how we can all support each other and
this is not something we have to face all
by ourselves."
From tips on finding out the local
word for carbohydrate when you go on
holiday, to knowing the best time of day to
buy shoes for the best fit, the book is an
indispensable guide to daily life for anyone
affected by diabetes.
Other celebrities who have contributed
tips include TV presenter Phillip Schofield,
whose mother and brother have Type 1
diabetes, England international rugby
player Chris Pennell who has Type 1
diabetes and Hairy Biker Si King, whose
wife and son have Type 1 diabetes
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