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Diabetes is serious life-long condition.
Within the South West region, there are currently over 224,000 adults living
with diabetes and 1,665 children (0-15) with Type 1 diabetes who may require
95,000 injections during their lifetime.
In addition it is estimated a further 98,000 adults have the condition but
don’t know it and these figures are set to rise dramatically over the next
couple of years.
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with
diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the
condition. We provide practical support and information and advocacy
services to help people manage their diabetes and work with health care
professionals to ensure the highest quality of care.
Diabetes UK South West works at a local level to respond to local needs.
Across the region we are made up of a team of staff members and networks of
volunteers and voluntary groups. Together we continue to support all people
with diabetes.
If you would like to run for Diabetes UK and raise
sponsorship for our charity, please contact us on 01823 324007 or 01823
448260 or email:
south.west@diabetes.org.uk.
Any runners raising individual sponsorship for Diabetes UK will receive a
runners pack, which includes a free running vest and a gym sack
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