An APM webinar held on 11 November 2020, presented by Lucia Lodererova and Anthony Walker. https://www.apm.org.uk/news/how-diet-and-exercise-can-help-prevent-and-treat-diabetes-webinar/ https://youtu.be/x4fXVaZUNek

1. All about
diabetes

2. Introductions
• What is diabetes?
• What does Diabetes UK do?
• Some of our awareness campaigns
• How you can get involved to fight diabetes

3. My story

4. What is diabetes?

5. Diabetes is a condition where the amount of
glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because
the body cannot use it properly.
In people with diabetes, the
pancreas does not produce
enough insulin, or the insulin it
produces does not work properly.

6. Two main types of diabetes
Type 1 and Type 2

7. Two Main Types of Diabetes
Other types of diabetes includes MODY and
Gestational

8. Diabetes
– the main symptoms
Increased
thirst
Going to
the toilet
all the time
Extreme
tiredness
Weight
loss
Blurred
vision

9. What causes type 1
diabetes?
• Mostly unknown
• Viral or other infection
• Can be genetic

10. Type 2 diabetes –
Risk Factors

11. Diabetes – the complications
• People with diabetes have a higher chance of
developing certain serious health problems
• This risk is particularly high for adults who have
had diabetes for several years before their
symptoms are recognised
• If you are concerned you have diabetes, you
should speak to your healthcare professional
team for advice. Early diagnosis is vital.
• Complications are mostly preventable

12. Diabetes – the complications

13. Diet and exercise

14. What we say about food
Fruit and vegetables
Wholegrains
Beans and pulses
Unsalted nuts and seeds
Oily fish
Avocados
Olive, sunflower and
rapeseed oils and spreads
Some diary
• Red and processed meat
• Refined carbs – white bread
• Sugary drinks
• Sugary foods
• Butter, lard
and ghee

16. How much exercise do I need?
Recommendations:
• 30 minutes of moderate exercise
• 5 or more days per week
• You can break it up. Can be done
in chunks… e.g. 10 min walk to
work, 15 min playing football with
kids/grandkids, 5 min walk to the
shop = 30 minutes.

18. Diabetes is a crisis

19. Diabetes is a crisis

20. Diabetes is a crisis

21. Coronavirus & Diabetes
People with diabetes are no more likely than anyone else to catch coronavirus
but are more vulnerable to developing a severe illness if they do.
The virus can also make it harder for them to manage their diabetes.
This means they’re more at risk of having serious blood sugar highs and lows, potentially
leading to complications like DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) – where severely low insulin
levels means the body cannot use sugar for energy and starts to use fat instead. This
releases chemicals called ketones which, if left to build up, can become acidic.
See the full up-to-date advice on our website: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/coronavirus

22. Awareness and us

23. Why awareness is important
The good news is that:
• Early diagnosis, and good control of
blood glucose levels can reduce the
risk of developing these complications
• Diabetes UK are here to help

24. Who are Diabetes UK?
• Been around for over 80 years
• Leading diabetes charity in the UK that
cares for, connects with and campaigns on
behalf of people affected and at risk of
diabetes
• Working towards a cure
• Largest patient organisation in the UK
• Regional/National offices
• Largest charity funder of diabetes research

25. Our vision

26. Our mission

27. How Diabetes UK helps
• Information – publications, website, online
learning zone, helpline service
• Support – children's holidays, family weekends,
online support forum, voluntary groups
• Research – funds research to find better
treatments and ultimately a cure for diabetes
• Campaigning – for better services of care,
and to help prevent discrimination

28. Current campaigns –
Food upfront
• We’re campaigning for clear
food labelling across the UK

30. How can you get involved?
• Become a volunteer and help raise
awareness of diabetes just like me.
• Fundraise in your local community or
take part in a challenge event
• Campaign to fight for better diabetes care
alongside Diabetes UK and those with or
at risk of diabetes.

31. Thank You

32. Thank You
lucialonutriton@gmail.com
Instagram: @lucia_nutrition
Linked In: Lucia Lodererova
www.fidahlifestyle.co.uk
+447736069174