Diabetes UK
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| Headquarters | London |
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| United Kingdom | |
| Ceo | Chris Askew |
| Founders | H. G. Wells |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Members | 180,000+ |
| Parent organizations | The British Diabetic Association |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2481167 |
About Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is a British-based patient, healthcare professional and research charity that has been described as "one of the foremost diabetes charities in the UK". The charity campaigns for improvements in the care and treatment of people with diabetes.
Covid pandemic linked to surge in child and teen diabetes
... Dr Faye Riley, from Diabetes Uk, said: " Research worldwide has identified higher than expected numbers of diabetes diagnoses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic...
Poor diabetes care may be behind 7,000 excess deaths
... Diabetes Uk says too many people are still being " left to go it alone" when managing their challenging condition...
Activity snacking may help with type 1 diabetes - study
... Dr Elizabeth Robertson, director of research at Diabetes Uk, which funded the study, said for people with type 1 diabetes, managing blood sugar levels day in, day out, can be " relentless"...
New cabinet: Who is in Liz Truss's top team?
... The former magician s assistant is perhaps best known outside Westminster for appearing on ITV s celebrity diving show Splash! Before becoming MP for Portsmouth North in 2010 she was a press officer for Kensington and Chelsea Council and the Freight Transport Association, and a director of the Big Lottery Fund and Diabetes Uk...
Fear over high rates of diabetes foot amputations
... Diabetes Uk said the figures " shined a light on the scale of the crisis facing diabetes care" and it warned access to support was likely to have become worse during the pandemic...
Artificial pancreas to revolutionise diabetes care in England
... " Chris Askew, chief executive of Diabetes Uk, said: " This technology has the potential to transform the lives of people with type 1 diabetes, improving both their quality of life and clinical outcomes...
Covid: Vulnerable NHS patients to be offered new drug
... The chief executive of Diabetes Uk, Chris Askew, said: " People living with diabetes are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill with Covid-19...
Ramadan: fasting safely during coronavirus-crisis
... Diabetes Uk s head of care, Daniel Howarth said the decision was absolutely a personal reflection, but there were some precautions that could be taken by people with well managed conditions, the wanted, quickly, including eating slow-release carbohydrates, such as wholemeal bread and rice, and you test your blood sugar more often...
Ramadan: fasting safely during coronavirus-crisis
millions of people around The World is the observation of the "Holy month" of Ramadan, under blocking this year.
Each year, many practicing Muslims either 29 or 30 Days , dedicated to fasting from sunrise to sunset for the whole of the lunar month as a part of The Ritual of contemplation and prayer.
fasting is obligatory for all adult followers of The Faith , are able to go safely without eating and drinking.
But there are some considerations when It Comes to fasting during a pandemic.
fighting the infection requires a lot of energy, University of Sussex immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi says.
And over a longer period of time, not eating or drinking can weaken the immune system.
So it is important to ensure you get enough calories during The Hours you are allowed to Eat - and an "energy balance":
And it is a good idea to Eat a variety of foods, including plenty of different colored vegetables, fruits, legumes and legumes.
There is to dehydrate some dangers, as it can affect the mucus that lines the respiratory tract and acts as a protective barrier.
But looking at Other Aspects of your health, by trying, getting enough sleep and exercise and de-stressing can help possible, keep your immune system, as it should.
simply, though, The Best way to protect your health and the prevention of exposure to The Virus .
Much of The Risk can be avoided by hand-washing and to stay for those who can, home.
What is with people with health conditions?people who are sick, including those with Covid-19, exempt from fasting.
And it is not recommended for people with certain long-term diseases such as diabetes with complications.
Diabetes Uk 's head of care, Daniel Howarth said the decision was "absolutely a personal reflection," but there were some precautions that could be taken by people with well managed conditions, the wanted, quickly, including eating slow-release carbohydrates, such as wholemeal bread and rice, and you test your blood sugar more often.
What about the health workers?The Muslim Council of Britain released guidelines, namely "healthcare employees who are required to care Covid-19-patients in the real risk of dehydration and make clinical errors due to the wearing of PPE [personal protective equipment] and long layers" are exempt from fasting.
fasting Can be good for your health?Although it is not enough calories in A Day , you reduce your immune system reaction, the effect of fasting on the immune system is easy.
The immune system is not a thing with a on/off switch.
It is a complicated series of mechanisms, which are held in the balance.
the fast of the stress hormone cortisol triggers the some immune reactions can press.
But there is also good evidence from studies in mice, that the intermittent is the kind of practiced, which is replaced during the Ramadan, the speed of The Body can regeneration, whereby old cells die and new fast.
But, it is very difficult to translate this evidence to the people.
And it is not clear how long you would have to replicate quickly the effect.
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Source of news: bbc.com
