Britain’s shameful record over Type 1 diabetes… for children: UK has one of the worst rates of the disease in Europe

Teenagers and young adults are more likely to die from diabetes in the UK compared to elsewhere in Europe, researchers warn.

They are not properly managing the condition with insulin injections and medication – and this may partly be due to poor NHS care.

A study by University College London academics has identified that the UK’s death rates for diabetes in the 15 to 24 age group are considerably higher than the European average.  Full article

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