We are calling on UK governments to take action to ensure everyone living with diabetes gets the care and support they need to live well and to stop the rise in type 2 diabetes.
What are we calling for?
Diabetes is serious, yet people living with diabetes are struggling to access the care they need.
We have warned that despite the tireless efforts of the NHS, too many people living with diabetes are still missing out on the vital health checks they need. putting them at risk of serious complications. Everyone with diabetes should have access to the regular health checks, technology, and emotional and psychological support to help them lead longer, healthier lives.
We are also calling on governments to do more to stop the rise in type 2 diabetes. We need action to ensure everyone can access an affordable, healthy diet, and that the millions of people at high risk of type 2 diabetes get the support they need to reduce their risk.
We've been sharing our manifesto for longer, healthier lives with politicians and policy makers to ensure diabetes care and prevention are a priority for governments across the UK.
Read our manifesto for longer, healthier lives
How can I support this campaign?
We’re launching a report in Parliament about the impact of type 2 diabetes on young adults and children, and supporting everyone to grow up in good health. Will you help by inviting your MP?
We’ve got lots planned in the coming months to raise awareness with MPs and the UK governments. Diabetes is serious. But together, we are too.
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Getting the voices of people with diabetes heard
To demonstrate some of the different challenges our community has faced, hundreds of you shared messages and artwork to show what it’s really like for you to live with diabetes day in, day out. We turned all your messages into a giant scrapbook to share with MPs, which we took to Parliament on the 23 November 2022.
Over 120 people living with diabetes submitted art to our Art for Activism competition to show what it’s like to live with diabetes day in, day out. These art pieces are shared with MPs as part of the Diabetes is Serious campaign.
How can I get support?
Get more information and support on all the issues raised in this campaign.
