Learning Disability Week – 21/06/2023
It’s Learning Disability Week. A person with a learning disability might have some difficulty understanding complicated information, learning some skills, and looking after themselves or living alone. Every learning disability is different, and having a diagnosis can be really important and helpful. More info here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/learning-disabilities/
Diabetes Awareness! – 19/06/2023
Diabetes is a condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.
There are 2 main types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes – a lifelong condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin
- Type 2 diabetes – where the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body's cells do not react to insulin properly
Type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1. In the UK, over 90% of all adults with diabetes have type 2. High blood sugar that develops during pregnancy is known as gestational diabetes. It usually goes away after giving birth.
To find out more - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/
