More than half of people with diabetes missed out on vital checks last year, charity Diabetes UK says.
Anthony Parker's eyesight deteriorated during the pandemic when his check-ups were cancelled for nearly two years
Disruption to care during the pandemic is likely to be a factor in the current backlog, which may be leading to higher numbers of deaths than usual in people with diabetes, it says. He waited 18 months for another appointment, which was over the phone and a "waste of time", he says. About 8% have type 1 diabetes, which is the most common type in children and young adults. It starts suddenly and cannot be prevented, but it is treated with daily insulin doses.
in some areas, only 10% had received routine checks and these areas were likely to be the most deprived A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme was the largest of its kind in the world and had helped more than 18,000 people avoid type 2 diabetes through expert advice on healthy eating and exercise.
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