Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK (pronounced /daɪəˈbiːtiːz juːˈkeɪ/) is a British charity dedicated to people with diabetes. Its main goal is to support those affected by diabetes, promote awareness of the condition, and fund research into its causes and treatment.
Etymology
The term "Diabetes" is derived from the Greek word diabainein, meaning "to pass through," referring to the excessive amount of urine produced by those with the condition. "UK" is an abbreviation for the United Kingdom, where the charity is based.
History
Diabetes UK was founded in 1934 as the Diabetic Association by novelist H. G. Wells and Dr. R. D. Lawrence, both of whom had diabetes. It is now the largest organization in the UK dedicated to supporting people with diabetes.
Activities
Diabetes UK carries out a wide range of activities, including providing information and support to people with diabetes, campaigning for better diabetes care, and funding important research into the condition. It also works to raise awareness of diabetes, its symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis.
Related Terms
- Type 1 diabetes: A form of diabetes in which the body's immune system destroys the cells that produce insulin.
- Type 2 diabetes: A form of diabetes in which the body either doesn't produce enough insulin, or the cells ignore the insulin.
- Gestational diabetes: A form of diabetes that occurs in pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but who have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy.
- Insulin: A hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Glucose: A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diabetes UK
- Wikipedia's article - Diabetes UK
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