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Pilots with type 1 diabetes can safely fly commercial aircraft
Strict safety measures introduced in the UK are successfully enabling people with type 1 diabetes to work as commercial airline pilots.
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JDRF calls for choice on virtual healthcare for people with type 1 diabetes
JDRF has published a policy position on telemedicine and virtual healthcare appointments, which have seen a large increase since the pandemic.
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Top ten research priorities for diabetes in pregnancy announced
A new list of ten questions chosen by clinicians and people with diabetes will help guide future research in diabetes.
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100 years since the discovery of insulin - the breakthrough that saved millions of lives
The centenary of the discovery of insulin – one of the biggest breakthroughs in medical history – will be marked by UK people this year.
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“Train healthcare professionals on type 1 diabetes tech" - new NHS report
An NHS England diabetes report has called for increased provision of type 1 diabetes technology - and training for healthcare professionals to provide it.
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