That this House congratulates the decision made by NHS England on World Diabetes Day to fund flash glucose monitoring for Type 1 diabetes patients across England from April 2019; commends all individuals and organisations that have continuously campaigned to end the postcode lottery for this life changing device which reduces the need for finger-prick blood tests and can make it much easier for the millions of people with diabetes to manage their condition; and urges the Government to allow access immediately and make Flash available to Type 2 diabetes patients as well.

That this House congratulates the decision made by NHS England on World Diabetes Day to fund flash glucose monitoring for Type 1 diabetes patients across England from April 2019; commends all individuals and organisations that have continuously campaigned to end the postcode lottery for this life changing device which reduces...

That this House supports World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2018 where millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes including the 4.6 million who have been diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and 425 million that are estimated to suffer from diabetes worldwide; commends all individuals and organisations that have taken up the blue light challenge where monuments and local landmarks in areas across the world are turned blue in support of World Diabetes Day; further commends the hundreds of other people across the UK for taking blue circle selfies, wearing blue and organising events and screenings for World Diabetes Day; and urges the Government to support the NHS in funding diabetes prevention programmes and improving standards of care for diabetic patients.

That this House supports World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2018 where millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes including the 4.6 million who have been diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and 425 million that are estimated to suffer from diabetes worldwide; commends...

That this House recognises and welcomes the decision by the Department for Health and Social Care for making the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitor available on the NHS; notes that there are millions of people with diabetes across the UK who will be able to benefit from the technology when it is available to all; further notes that advances in technology can only further enhance the lives of those with critical conditions; notes that not all clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) offer the technology; and calls on CCGs across the UK to make the glucose monitor truly accessible to all with diabetes.

That this House recognises and welcomes the decision by the Department for Health and Social Care for making the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitor available on the NHS; notes that there are millions of people with diabetes across the UK who will be able to benefit from the technology when...

That this House supports World Diabetes Day on 4 November 2017 when millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes; congratulates the International Diabetes Federation for running this annual campaign; and commends those who have helped make the blue light challenge a success where monuments and local landmarks in areas across the country turn blue in support of this day in particular the Trafalgar Square Fountain, top floor of City Hall, London, the Olympic Stadium, London, Manchester Town Hall, the candlestick and a harbour light in Whitehaven, Cumbrian, One Canada Square, London, St Mary's Lighthouse, North Tyneside, with the cities Liverpool and Leicester along with many others nationwide.

That this House supports World Diabetes Day on 4 November 2017 when millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes; congratulates the International Diabetes Federation for running this annual campaign; and commends those who have helped make the blue light challenge a success where monuments...

That this House notes that out of the estimated 31,500 children and young people with diabetes under the age of 19, about 1.9 per cent have type 2 diabetes which is linked to lifestyle choice; and calls on the Government to publish its Childhood Obesity Strategy to help make it easier for children and their families make healthier choices.

That this House notes that out of the estimated 31,500 children and young people with diabetes under the age of 19, about 1.9 per cent have type 2 diabetes which is linked to lifestyle choice; and calls on the Government to publish its Childhood Obesity Strategy to help make it...

That this House congratulates NICE on recommending that all UK citizens over the age of 40 should receive a diabetes check; notes that more than 500,000 people are thought to be living with undiagnosed diabetes; further notes type 2 diabetes is reversible with the right support; and calls on those in the medical profession and the Government to support this recommendation and make it a reality.

That this House congratulates NICE on recommending that all UK citizens over the age of 40 should receive a diabetes check; notes that more than 500,000 people are thought to be living with undiagnosed diabetes; further notes type 2 diabetes is reversible with the right support; and calls on those...

That this House supports World Diabetes Day on 4 November 2016, when millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes; congratulates the International Diabetes Federation for running this annual campaign; notes that diabetes currently affects 415 million people worldwide and is expected to affect 642 million people; congratulates hon. Members, individuals and businesses worldwide for lighting up local monuments in blue, and to hundreds of other people across the UK for taking blue circle selfies, wearing blue and organising events and screenings for World Diabetes Day; and urges the Government to support the NHS in funding diabetes prevention programmes and improving standards of care for diabetic patients.

That this House supports World Diabetes Day on 4 November 2016, when millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes; congratulates the International Diabetes Federation for running this annual campaign; notes that diabetes currently affects 415 million people worldwide and is expected to affect 642...

That this House congratulates Diabetes UK for organising Diabetes Week 2016; acknowledges hon. Members of this House, the hon. Member for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston, the hon. Member for East Renfrewshire, the hon. Member for Portsmouth South, the hon. Member for Eddisbury, the hon. Member for Hazel Grove and the hon. Member for Kensington in joining with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Diabetes in its diabetes testing in pharmacies campaign; notes that 12 per cent of adults with diabetes in the UK are undiagnosed; further acknowledges the importance of easily accessible and early testing for the prevention of type 2 diabetes; and urges all hon. Members to promote diabetes awareness and encourage testing in their constituency during Diabetes Week 2016 and to take the test themselves.

That this House congratulates Diabetes UK for organising Diabetes Week 2016; acknowledges hon. Members of this House, the hon. Member for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston, the hon. Member for East Renfrewshire, the hon. Member for Portsmouth South, the hon. Member for Eddisbury, the hon. Member for Hazel Grove and the...

That this House welcomes the announcement by Boots that it intends to offer in-store diabetes treatments; acknowledges that pharmacists carrying out diabetes treatments will reduce patient delays and reduce GP waiting times; notes that 80 per cent of NHS spending on diabetes is on avoidable complications and that this could be reduced by easily accessible and prompt treatment; further notes that community pharmacies are facing cuts of £170 million which could see 3,000 out of 11,674 pharmacies close; and urges the Government to mitigate these cuts by utilising community pharmacies to provide free services to patients and relieve pressure on the NHS.

That this House welcomes the announcement by Boots that it intends to offer in-store diabetes treatments; acknowledges that pharmacists carrying out diabetes treatments will reduce patient delays and reduce GP waiting times; notes that 80 per cent of NHS spending on diabetes is on avoidable complications and that this could...

That this House acknowledges 7 April 2016 as World Health Day; commends the World Health Organization (WHO) for choosing diabetes as the day's theme; shares WHO's concerns that there is a rapidly increasing diabetes endemic in low and middle income countries; endorses World Health Day's three main goals of increasing awareness of diabetes and its consequences, of triggering specific, effective and affordable actions to prevent, diagnose and treat diabetes and the launch of the first global report on diabetes; and encourages governments around the world to acknowledge the preventability of type 2 diabetes and complications associated with the disease.

That this House acknowledges 7 April 2016 as World Health Day; commends the World Health Organization (WHO) for choosing diabetes as the day's theme; shares WHO's concerns that there is a rapidly increasing diabetes endemic in low and middle income countries; endorses World Health Day's three main goals of increasing...

That this House is concerned that the Type 2 diabetes education contract in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been awarded to a pharmaceutical company Spirit Healthcare; is interested to determine how Spirit Healthcare's EMPOWER programme improves on the education of the current programme, DESMOND; notes that DESMOND is the leading diabetes education programme for Type 2 diabetics in the UK; further notes that DESMOND was developed in Leicester by the Diabetes Research team at the Leicester Diabetes Centre; and urges Leicester City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), West Leicestershire CCG and East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG to publish a report on the procurement process and its outcome.

That this House is concerned that the Type 2 diabetes education contract in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been awarded to a pharmaceutical company Spirit Healthcare; is interested to determine how Spirit Healthcare's EMPOWER programme improves on the education of the current programme, DESMOND; notes that DESMOND is the leading...

That this House welcomes the announcement by NHS England, Public Health England and Diabetes UK that by 2020 up to 100,000 people in England will be offered places on a nationwide diabetes prevention programme; acknowledges that those referred will receive personalized help on how to reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes; notes that 3.5 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes; further notes that by 2025 it is estimated that 5 million people will have diabetes in the UK; and commends NHS England for introducing this preventative measure.

That this House welcomes the announcement by NHS England, Public Health England and Diabetes UK that by 2020 up to 100,000 people in England will be offered places on a nationwide diabetes prevention programme; acknowledges that those referred will receive personalized help on how to reduce their risk of Type...

That this House welcomes efforts across the UK in aid of World Diabetes Day; considers that this day makes a real difference in raising awareness of diabetes, its dangers and how its onset can be prevented in certain cases; congratulates hon. Members, individuals and businesses worldwide for lighting up local monuments blue, and to hundreds of other people across the UK for taking blue circle selfies, wearing blue, and organising events and screenings for World Diabetes Day; and calls on the Government to ensure that the legacy of this campaign continues and that further diabetes awareness-raising initiatives are promoted across the UK.

That this House welcomes efforts across the UK in aid of World Diabetes Day; considers that this day makes a real difference in raising awareness of diabetes, its dangers and how its onset can be prevented in certain cases; congratulates hon. Members, individuals and businesses worldwide for lighting up local...

That this House congratulates the hon. Members for Whitby, for lighting up Abbots Diabetes Care, for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, for lighting up the Shard, for Glasgow Central, for lighting up the SSE Hydro, for Blaydon, for lighting up Gateshead Millennium Bridge, for Pendle, for lighting up the XLCR Vehicle Management Building, for Romford, for lighting up the local council building, for Swansea West, for lighting up the Swansea Guildhall, and for Birmingham, Ladywood, for lighting up the Library of Birmingham in aid of World Diabetes Day; congratulates the hon. Members for Wells, Poplar and Limehouse, Lincoln, Ealing, Southall, Falkirk, Linlithgow and East Falkirk, Preston, Brentford and Isleworth, Gloucester, Swansea West, St Ives, St Helens South and Whiston, Makerfield, Lewes and Harborough for their commitment to light up in blue a monument in their constituencies; and calls on all hon. Members to continue to promote diabetes awareness throughout their constituencies.

That this House congratulates the hon. Members for Whitby, for lighting up Abbots Diabetes Care, for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, for lighting up the Shard, for Glasgow Central, for lighting up the SSE Hydro, for Blaydon, for lighting up Gateshead Millennium Bridge, for Pendle, for lighting up the XLCR Vehicle...

That this House commends recent research by the University of Hawaii, led by Professor Dr Wei Jia, which shows testing may be able to identify individuals who are pre-diabetic long before conventional ways of measuring the disease; notes that patients who are diagnosed as pre-diabetic can take measures to improve their health and change their lifestyles to avoid the condition; and understands that the number of people with diabetes in the UK is expected to rise to 6.4 million by 2035 and identifying people at risk of developing the condition will be vital in any future prevention strategy.

That this House commends recent research by the University of Hawaii, led by Professor Dr Wei Jia, which shows testing may be able to identify individuals who are pre-diabetic long before conventional ways of measuring the disease; notes that patients who are diagnosed as pre-diabetic can take measures to improve...

That this House commends the work of the outgoing Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, Baroness Barbara Young, who has played a significant and effective role in promoting awareness of diabetes; recognises that, under Baroness Young's leadership, Diabetes UK has succeeded in putting diabetes treatment and care high on the healthcare agenda of the UK, including a key role in the National Diabetes Prevention Programme announced this year; notes Baroness Young's energy and enthusiasm to promote real change and the betterment of patients' lives; and wishes Baroness Young well in her future roles.

That this House commends the work of the outgoing Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, Baroness Barbara Young, who has played a significant and effective role in promoting awareness of diabetes; recognises that, under Baroness Young's leadership, Diabetes UK has succeeded in putting diabetes treatment and care high on the healthcare...

That this House is shocked by Harvard University research showing that sugary drinks are implicated in 184,000 deaths worldwide; is deeply concerned that this figure includes 1,316 people from the UK; notes that added sugars such as those found in fizzy drinks are 11 times more likely to cause Type 2 diabetes than regular sugar; further notes that products high in sugar and fat content have contributed to record child obesity, rotten teeth and diabetes levels; and calls on the Government to expand the Responsibility Deal and set mandatory limits on sugar and fat content, particularly in products that target children.

That this House is shocked by Harvard University research showing that sugary drinks are implicated in 184,000 deaths worldwide; is deeply concerned that this figure includes 1,316 people from the UK; notes that added sugars such as those found in fizzy drinks are 11 times more likely to cause Type...

That this House is deeply concerned that diabetes in the UK has now reached an all-time high according to latest NHS data; notes that there are now 3.9 million people with diabetes in the UK, and more people continue to be diagnosed; further notes that Type 2 diabetes, which is preventable, accounts for over 90 per cent of diabetes cases in the UK; is further concerned at the severity of diabetes complications if the condition is not managed carefully, including amputation, kidney, eye, brain, nerve and heart damage; and calls on the Government to provide regular updates on the progress of the National Diabetes Prevention Programme and to implement it across the UK as soon as possible.

That this House is deeply concerned that diabetes in the UK has now reached an all-time high according to latest NHS data; notes that there are now 3.9 million people with diabetes in the UK, and more people continue to be diagnosed; further notes that Type 2 diabetes, which is...

That this House is deeply concerned at the evidence gathered by the group Action on Sugar, which shows a large number of fruit snacks aimed at children contain unacceptably high levels of sugar; notes that of the 94 products researched by Action on Sugar, 85 per cent were more sugary than Haribo Starmix sweets; condemns the misleading advertising by manufacturers, which claim that these processed food products are healthy for children; further notes that the overconsumption of high sugar products is partly responsible for record levels of child obesity, rotten teeth and diabetes; and calls on the Government to intervene and set limits on the levels of fat, sugar and salt in children's food products.

That this House is deeply concerned at the evidence gathered by the group Action on Sugar, which shows a large number of fruit snacks aimed at children contain unacceptably high levels of sugar; notes that of the 94 products researched by Action on Sugar, 85 per cent were more sugary...

That this House commends the organisers, speakers and attendees at the seventh International Symposium of the Diabetic Foot; notes that the symposium is a large and influential health conference held in The Hague, to share best practice on treating and preventing the complications of diabetes; is deeply concerned that there are over 70 lower limb amputations every week as a direct result of diabetes; further notes that effective management of diabetes is vital in preventing these serious operations; and urges the Government to provide the resources, specialist diabetes teams and educational materials necessary for preventing complications arising from serious diabetes.

That this House commends the organisers, speakers and attendees at the seventh International Symposium of the Diabetic Foot; notes that the symposium is a large and influential health conference held in The Hague, to share best practice on treating and preventing the complications of diabetes; is deeply concerned that there...