As usual, the scale and diversity of Diabetes Week events are really exciting, with UK wide fundraisers pulling out all the stops.

Diabetes Week is a truly nationwide phenomeno, with events happening the length and breadth of the UK. Check out the events below to see just how varied it gets!.

Diabetes Week 2022 Events

Diabetes Week 2022 events include:

World Record Attempt

On Monday 11th of June, Diabetes UK will be aiming to set a world record for the most waist circumference measurements taken in 8 hours.

To take part in the world record attempt, get down to London’s Southbank between 8.30am and 4.30pm at the Observation Point, Gabriel’s Wharf.

Throw a party

Don’t throw away all the knick knacks from the Jubilee Weekend, you can put those tablecloths to good use again for a Diabetes Week party.

Parachuting and Skydiving

Hundreds of people around the UK will be taking part in charity skydiving for Diabetes UK Jump this June!.

Swimming events

The Great East Swim in Suffolk is happening on Saturday 16th June. Cheer on those that are taking part for diabetes charities.

Bike Rides

Bike rides are a great way to celebrate Diabetes Week 2022.

This year, numerous cycling events are taking place all over the country. Diabetes Week cycling events include the Arran Bike’n’Hike Challenge. You can either choose to cycle 55 miles around the Isle of Arran or climb Goat Fell, the island’s highest peak at nearly 3,000 feet high.

For those in or around London, take part in the Night Rider event, which is a charity bike ride at night.

Sponsored Walks

One of the core fundraising events for Diabetes Week, sponsored walks will take place in many locations throughout the UK. Every one, no matter how small, will help to raise vital funds for Diabetes UK.

Most sponsored walks are free to enter and have an inclusive, family atmosphere.

Walk for Diabetes

This type of event takes the place of Walk the Extra Mile from last year. Walk for Diabetes events take place in beautiful areas such as Evesham.

Awareness Promotion

Community awareness events are typically held in partnership with public bodies, to promote and raise awareness of how serious diabetes can be.

Zip Slide

If you’re in Newcastle on Sunday 17, look out for the 230m zip slide taking place across the Tyne from the Tyne Bridge.

Each year, campaigning around Diabetes Week changes slightly.

Campaigns vary each year, but the essential nature of Diabetes Week is generally to make more people aware of what diabetes is.

In addition, the aim is to dispel

diabetes myths
and provide people with diabetes with a voice.

Campaigning for awareness

Diabetes UK campaigns on behalf of people with diabetes, and although Diabetes Week is firmly focused on having fun, there’s a serious message behind the scenes.

The

Diabetes Week
2022 theme is about making a connection with others with diabetes. This includes

discussing diabetes with other people
with diabetes to share experiences.

The point is to help you to help others in your life to understand what it means to actually have diabetes.

This Diabetes Week theme may include

family and friends
Although they may know you have the condition, how much do they really know about diabetes?

Helping understanding

Diabetes Week this year focuses on connecting with people about your diabetes.

How and what…

Diabetes Week this year focuses on how and what to tell people about your diabetes.

This may include what diabetes means to you,

what a hypo is
and what to do, what treatment you are taking and much more.

Each year, Diabetes Week is supported by a number of celebrities who may take part in a walk or sponsored ru, or help to influence fundraising by supporting a particular event.

Why do celebrities take part?

Celebrities either partake in Diabetes Week because they have diabetes themselves, or because they support a good cause.

Talking about diabetes, the theme of this year, strikes a particular chord with celebrity Joe Pasquale.

English comedian Joe, star of ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ and TV host, is supporting Diabetes Week this year.

He was reported in diabetes news as commenting:  “Learning to live with diabetes can be challenging, and the emotional and psychological impact it can have can influence how well it’s managed.”

Continuing, Pasquale stated “This is a critical issue as, without proper management, diabetes can lead to blindness,

heart disease

,

stroke

and amputation. It’s vital that people receive the emotional support they need to effectively manage their diabetes. That’s why during Diabetes Week Diabetes UK is raising awareness of the importance of talking about diabetes, and what better way to do this than by encouraging everyone across the UK to hold a Big Diabetes Week Quiz.”

Joe praised the

Diabetes UK Careline

service, highlighting just how vital the information and emotional support provided by Careline really is for people with diabetes.

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With a focus on community, family and fun,

Walk for Diabetes

events are your opportunity to raise funds for the

Diabetes UK

Where does Walk for Diabetes take place?

Diabetes Week – Walk for Diabetes events will take place all over the UK, with listings by region.

People who wish to take part in the Walk for Diabetes events simply need to complete a fast online registration form, and a local race organiser will provide more information.

Whether it’s a short stroll in aid of diabetes or a hill climb, people are also encouraged to launch their own Walk for Diabetes events.

They don’t have to be big or even public events. Walks for diabetes can take place in

school

, during

work

, or even as part of your daily life.

Organising your own walk?

People who are interested in organising their own walk are encouraged to get in touch with Diabetes UK.

Walk for Diabetes events will take place in the Midlands, South West, Scotland, London, South East and in many other areas of the UK.

Every year, fundraising may be dedicated to a specific area, with a goal to hit for a successful week.

This year, donations will help Diabetes UK to continue their ever-deepening

research into the causes of diabetes

with the ultimate goal of preventing and, one day, curing the condition entirely.

Why should I help fundraise?

With the help of fundraisers, Diabetes UK continues to provide support for children and families.

The Diabetes UK Careline, the particular focus of diabetes fundraising during Diabetes Week 2011, helps thousands of people with diabetes each week by providing essential information and emotional support.

Research by Diabetes UK has shown that one of the most important aspects of care for people with diabetes is the ability to reach out for advice from a trained professional.

In this field, the Diabetes UK Careline is absolutely vital.

Receiving 30,000 calls, letters and emails each year shows just how effective Diabetes Careline is in helping people.

Diabetes Week is an annual UK-wide initiative devoted to raising awareness of diabetes and raising money to help fund research into the condition.

Set up by British charity group Diabetes UK, this special week is now the annual focal point for all of the charity’s diabetes awareness, campaigning and fundraising activities.

What is Diabetes.co.uk doing for Diabetes Week 2023?

Diabetes Week 2023 takes place from 12 to 18 June.

Countdown to Diabetes Week 2023

Diabetes Week is an annual nationwide event and will see a massive range of community events, challenges, races and walks and much more.

This year’s theme is all about celebrating you!

Living with diabetes is no easy feat, whether it’s having to keep a constant eye on your blood sugar, being able to eat your favourite foods or remembering to take your daily amount of insulin. At times these things may seem habitual, while at other times they may be challenging, but each day you’re doing them and that’s something worth talking about

We want to hear your inspiring stories about living with diabetes, and we’ll be picking our favourites to be featured across the website.

Perhaps you took on the ultimate challenge and didn’t let your condition hold you back, or maybe you’ve done something slightly more abstract and channelled your diabetes creatively.

Whatever it is, it’s time to put a stop to those myths flying around and show people what living with diabetes is really all about!

Submit your own story or read previous stories from our members here.

Find out more

Stay tuned to the Facebook, Twitter and Forum to see us showing examples of how the DCUK community are supporting each other when it comes to diabetes, life… and everything else

We will also be raising awareness of diabetes through our Facebook and Twitter pages and offering discounts and special offers on products designed to help make the lives of people with diabetes easier throughout the week.