Diabetes Interest Group

Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, with type 2 diabetes being the most common form. It occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. Globally, diabetes rates are rising at an alarming pace, driven by poor diets, sedentary lifestyles, and limited access to preventive care.

In recent years, type 2 diabetes has emerged as a significant concern in children, a trend once rare but now linked to increasing rates of childhood obesity. The condition carries lifelong implications, including higher risks for heart disease, kidney damage, and reduced quality of life. Addressing this requires immediate action—raising awareness, promoting healthy habits, and ensuring equitable access to education and resources for all communities.

Aims

The Diabetes Interest Group brings together researchers with diverse expertise to tackle the challenges of diabetes through a holistic approach. The group's primary goals include:

• Exploring the molecular pathology of diabetes & developing innovative therapeutic drugs
• Creating accessible glucose monitoring devices
• Managing diabetes using natural herbal remedies
• Promoting physical and mental well-being
• Gestational diabetes and outcomes
• Addressing health inequalities and socioeconomic factors that significantly impact diabetes outcomes with a focus on behaviour change interventions addressing children 

In our recent and ongoing work we have collaborated with partners at Tower Hamlets Council, Royal Holloway University, the University of Hertfordshire and, in our local community, Whitehall Park School and Whittington Hospital.

We welcome additional contributions and expertise, and we encourage you to join the group. Your involvement will bring us closer to achieving our goal of addressing diabetes effectively.