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REWIND your type 2 diabetes
27/08/2020 | 5 minutes
This is a message of hope. And don’t we all need a bit of hope at the moment?
Dr. Tony Willis
Clinical Director for Diabetes, NHS North West London
"I've been really bad"
27/08/2020 | 5 minutes
Shame can dampen our hopes of change by making us feel not worthy. But there is hope.
Dr. Tony Willis
Clinical Director for Diabetes, NHS North West London
Dealing with failure
27/08/2020 | 5 minutes
Failure is an important part of growing. However, it's our attitude to our failure which decides what happens next.
Dr. Tony Willis
Clinical Director for Diabetes, NHS North West London
Your Microbiome – Get Trillions To Help Your Wellbeing!
28/07/2020 | 10 minutes
Did you know you have trillions of ancient residents living within you? Who are these ancient visitors?
Dr. Katy Willis
GP in West London
Welcome to Know Diabetes
28/07/2020 | 5 minutes
Over 99% of your diabetes or prediabetes (NDH) care comes from you. We want to help you to be kind to yourself.
Dr. Tony Willis
Clinical Director for Diabetes, NHS North West London
Improving Wellbeing in Times of Stress
27/04/2020 | 9 minutes
It's important in times of stress to look after our overall health and wellbeing.
Dr. Tony Willis
Clinical Director for Diabetes, NHS North West London
World Diabetes Day : Striving for 'The Perfect Me'
06/11/2024 | 5 minutes
From a distance, it may look so simple ... lose weight, control your refreshments, get some exercise ... job jobbed. I'm not so sure the 6 million in UK with diabetes would appreciate the sentiments. On World Diabetes Day let's grab life by the scruff of the neck and show ourselves we are up to the task of living our diabetes with confidence and vitality.
Charlie Churchill
Ambassador for Diabetes UK
Discovering Diabetes
14/01/2025 | 5 minutes
Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1989 was a life-changing moment for Charlie. Despite the challenges, Charlie's pragmatic approach and commitment to self-management have allowed him to live a fulfilling life.
Charlie Churchill
Ambassador for Diabetes UK