News - Diabetes Scotland

Welcome to the Diabetes Scotland news page. Here you can find out what's been going on in and around Scotland.

Do you have a story to share? We'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch by email scotland@diabetes.org.uk or telephone the Scotland office on 0141 245 6380.

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Join a digital peer support group

20 April 2020

People with diabetes in Scotland are encouraged to join new online groups run by Diabetes Scotland while they are staying at home and following social distancing measures.

We have over 30 local groups across Scotland which offer support to people living with diabetes. Of course, not everyone can attend a group, especially now as we’re advised against all but essential trips out of our homes because of coron

Congratulations to our Inspire Award Nominees

16 April 2020

We are delighted to reveal that there are 57 amazing volunteers and groups nominated for Diabetes Scotland Inspire Awards 2020.

Congratulations and thank you to all of our nominees. Volunteers are at the heart of what we do and we simply could not continue our work without your dedication and support.

The nominations are now with an external panel of judges for consideration. We do not yet know when we will announce the winners, but we still hope to have an Inspire Awards ceremony this year.

Number of people with type 2 diabetes in Scotland increases by 40% in a decade

11 February 2020

Over 300,000 Scots living with type 2 diabetes, including those yet to be diagnosed. People with type 2 diabetes 50% more likely to die prematurely.

New analysis released today by Diabetes Scotland shows that the number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in Scotland has increased by 40%, from 190,772 to 267,615, between 2008 and 2018.

In addition there are an estimated 34,830 people living with type 2 diabetes who are yet to be diagnosed, bringing the total number up to 302,455.

Diabetes Scotland calls for national standard to overcome disparity of mental health care for people living with diabetes

11 January 2020

This new year, Diabetes Scotland is calling for solutions to the gaps in mental health care for people living with diabetes with the publication of a new guide highlighting

The guide, ‘Emotional wellbeing and diabetes: A way forward’, details areas where mental health care is delivered successfully to people with diabetes.