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Diabetes week 9-15 June

Diabetes week
Over 170 million people worldwide have diabetes and this figure is set to double by 2030.

In support of Diabetes week, the OU is highlighting content which is a must-watch for both diabetes sufferers and medical staff training to work with diabetes patients. Visit OpenLearn for two collections including:

Diabetes care which introduces various aspects of a patient’s diabetes annual check-up, together with activity files which can be used to increase understanding of how to control diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes portrays Clemmy who was diagnosed with diabetes at 13 and talks about living with this long-term condition.

You can also access a series of information called Diabetes Care on iTunes u

To find out more about Diabetes Week visit Diabetes UK

Posted 9 June 2013

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