Number of people diagnosed with diabetes reaches 3.2 million
www.diabetes.org.uk › about_us › newsFeb 10, 2014 · The number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK has increased to more than 3.2 million, according to figures released today by Diabetes UK. The new figures, extracted from official NHS data, show that there were 3,208,014 adults with the condition in 2013, an increase of more than 163,000 compared to 2012. This is the biggest increase in a single year since 2008 and it means six per ...
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www.england.nhs.uk › diabetesThe NHS has stopped thousands of people from getting type 2 diabetes, thanks to the world leading NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, new research shows today. Analysis by University of Manchester researchers shows the risk of developing type 2 diabetes was one fifth lower in people with raised blood sugars referred to the programme, compared to […]
Type 2 diabetes - NHS
www.nhs.uk › conditions › type-2-diabetesType 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. It can cause symptoms like excessive thirst, needing to pee a lot and tiredness. It can also increase your risk of getting serious problems with your eyes, heart and nerves.
Diabetes in the UK: 2019 - PubMed
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 31901175One-third of people have a microvascular complication at the time of diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is responsible for 530 myocardial infarctions and 175 amputations every week. The National Health Service spends at least £10 billion a year on diabetes, equivalent to 10% of its budget; 80% is spent treating complications.
Type 2 diabetes - NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetesVerkkoType 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. It can cause symptoms like excessive thirst, needing to pee a lot and tiredness. It can also increase your risk of getting serious problems with …