Diabetes diagnosed

It is easy for those who do not have direct contact with diabetes to underestimate the size and impact of the condition. 1.4 million people in the UK are diagnosed with diabetes each year, and at least the same amount are unaware they have the condition. Diabetes affects infants, children and adults of all ages and although currently incurable, it can be treated successfully. Diabetes happens when there is a shortage of insulin within the body, or the insulin produced does not work properly. The food we eat is broken down into glucose to produce energy and it is insulin that breaks down t...