Diabetes Week Letter to Editors -Diabetes Week 14-20 June 2021

Dear Editor,

There are 4.9 million people living with diabetes in the UK, and 13.6 million people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Wales has the highest prevalence of diabetes in the UK (Around 203,499 adults in Wales have been diagnosed with diabetes, 7.7% of the adult population).

It is a serious, relentless condition which, regardless of type, can bring with it many challenges.

Everyone experiences diabetes differently and, this Diabetes Week (14^th – 20^th June 2021), we’ll be telling people’s #DiabetesStories from all corners of the UK. We’ll be looking back on an extraordinary year and looking forward to what’s to come. And, above all, we’ll be celebrating the incredible diabetes community.

There are lots of ways people can get involved during the week itself, from designing posters to organising community events. There will also be plenty of activity on Diabetes UK’s social media channels – including a film telling the story of the last year for the diabetes community, by the community. You’ll find more information about our plans for the week, and how you can get involved, here: diabetes.org.uk.

So, let’s come together this Diabetes Week and tell our #DiabetesStories – to help raise awareness of what life with diabetes is really like, and show other people living with diabetes that they’re not alone.

If you have any questions regarding your diabetes, or need extra support, you can call our Helpline on 0345 123 2399 or email us at helpline@diabetes.org.uk.

Thank you,

Dai Williams, National Director

Diabetes UK Cymru