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It is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week. Diabetes is a 'hidden epidemic'. It's estimated that more than 4 million people are living with type 2 diabetes in the UK, and millions more are at risk of developing the condition. And an increasing number of these people are under 40. Diabetes is an invisible condition posing an often unrecognised health and safety risk to companies. In a workplace of a 1,000 people, 70 will have diabetes, many of which will be undiagnosed. Diabetes UK has launched a Know Your Risk tool which will highlight a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the next 10 years. But it's not a diagnostic tool, for that your employees need an HbA1c test. Knowing your HbA1c level and talking to a GP about how to lower it will reduce employees' risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth! Diabetes is a very common condition that directly impacts more than one-third of Americans. In our latest Well Together article, we're sharing the potential signs of undiagnosed diabetes as well as prevention tips for type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Australia’s State of the Nation report, released today, shows more Australians being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a younger age. We need urgent action to stem the tide of the diabetes epidemic and protect future generations of Australians.

This week is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week. This annual event serves as a crucial reminder of the growing impact of Type 2 diabetes in the UK and the importance of prevention and management. In the UK, around 3.9 million people are diagnosed with the condition. Additionally, it is estimated that around 1 million people have Type 2 diabetes but have not been diagnosed yet. This means that approximately 1 in 15 people in the UK are living with Type 2 diabetes, and the numbers are rising. According to Diabetes UK, there are 13.6 million people in the UK at increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, however unlike Type 1, lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing it. Our latest blog delves into what diabetes is, the difference between Type 1 and Type 2, symptoms to look out for, diabetes in the workplace, as well as some tips for preventing Type 2 diabetes. https://lnkd.in/eNRbURkR

👉I'm calling on diabetes companies to help dispel the myth that Type 1 Diabetes is a childhood disease. I’m calling on you Abbott Insulet Corporation Dexcom Medtronic Senseonics, Incorporated Here is an EASY way you can help: 👉 Include adults of all ages in your promotional materials, social media campaigns, and commercials, not just children. Statistics: -More adults are now being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes than children. -People of any age can be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, including children. -Up to 40% of adults over 30 with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) may have been misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes. We need your help to change the narrative, both with the general public and physicians. 👉 I was almost misdiagnosed as having type 2 diabetes due to my age, like many others. Fortunately, my training from a diabetes company made me aware that I didn't have the typical co-morbidities of type 2 diabetes, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high lipids, or being overweight. This knowledge led me to request a C-peptide test, which confirmed that my pancreas wasn't producing enough insulin. #diabetes #insulin #type1diabetes #t1d #monday

Prevention of type 2 diabetes and its complications has never been more important. Take the time to read this sobering Diabetes Australia report. #diabetes #T1D #T2D #type2diabetes #type1diabetes #diabetesprevention #diabetescomplications

Diabetes - State of the Nation Report Diabetes Australia’s State of the Nation report, released today, demonstrates that we are at a critical point in our nation’s health landscape. The report lays bare the staggering reality of Australia’s diabetes epidemic. There are now an estimated 2 million Australians living with diabetes and we’re seeing alarming rates of type 2 diabetes diagnosis in younger people. In the last decade Australia has seen a 44% increase in the number of people diagnosed with diabetes between the ages of 21 and 39, and a 17% increase in diagnosis before the age of 20. The current state of play is failing our young people. We need urgent action to prioritise type 2 diabetes prevention, and the prevention of diabetes complications. For decades there have been calls for a national type 2 diabetes prevention plan but we still don’t have one. Prevention is the only thing that will protect future generations of Australians from the costly impact of living with type 2 diabetes. The time for bold, decisive action is now. You can read the full report, including its 25 recommendations, here: https://lnkd.in/gdFAVA3p Taryn Black Karen Adamedes Jan Ridd Rowan Clifford Hayley Gould Jennifer Boggiano Emily Wooden Hannah Jackson Laura Fraser Hardy Tim Perry Grant Brinkworth Colin Baillie OAM

Diabetes: Basic differences Between Type 1 and 2 🔍 Overview - Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes lead to high blood sugar levels, increasing the risk of complications like blindness and kidney failure. 🔄 Differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes - 👶 Type 1 diabetes:  - The immune system destroys pancreatic insulin-producing cells.  - Symptoms usually start in childhood or young adulthood.  - People often seek medical help due to sudden high blood sugar symptoms.  - Hypoglycemia episodes are common.  - Prevention is not possible. - 👴 Type 2 diabetes:  - The body's insulin usage is inefficient, leading to insulin resistance.  - Can develop at any age, usually discovered in adulthood.  - May have no symptoms before diagnosis.  - No low blood sugar episodes unless on insulin or certain medicines.  - Can be prevented or delayed with a healthy lifestyle.

Happy Glucose Awareness Week (Sept 23-29) Did you know that 135 million people in the US have prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes? For perspective, that is roughly the population of ALL 24 states west of the Mississippi River COMBINED. 😲 Alarmingly - 80% of people with prediabetes do NOT know they have it. The same for 20% of people living with type 2. 😞 Join me this week in closing this knowledge gap and helping people GET GLUCOSE AWARE. https://lnkd.in/eKUSQ4yJ

American Diabetes Association Alert Day 🚨 Today marks the American Diabetes Association Alert Day, a one-day "wake-up call" urging everyone to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Given the staggering number of individuals affected by diabetes globally, this day serves as a critical reminder of the importance of awareness, early detection, and proactive management of this chronic condition. Let's use American Diabetes Association Alert Day as a stepping stone towards a healthier future. By raising awareness and encouraging early detection, we can collectively make a significant impact in the fight against diabetes. Lorton: (571) 418-8670 | Fredericksburg: (540) 898-6500 https://lnkd.in/gb-7ssX9