What is the benefit of this Global Diabetes Community?

Charlotte.S

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The Diabetes Forum is the UK's largest diabetes forum with over 80,000 members. Members find support, ask questions and share experiences.

A survey conducted in November 2013 proved the effectiveness the Diabetes Forum, revealing that membership resulted in:
35.2% of members having an improved HbA1c

54.4%
of members having improved their diet choices

71.4% of members having an improved understanding of their diabetes

44.1% of people having improved blood glucose control

48.3%
of people having improved their ability to cope with their diabetes

48.5% of people having improved confidence in managing their diabetes​

Keep in touch with the DCUK forum on the go, search for Diabetes Forum on Google Play or the App Store.
 
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noblehead

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Interesting stats Charlotte and I'm not surprised really, I can concur with all of the above from using this forum:)
 
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mo1905

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This forum has been a lifeline to many people. I joined a year ago absolutely clueless and read lots and asked lots. Education really is the key to managing diabetes. I would have really struggled without this place !


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popsy

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Crowds of people, my idea of hell would be a huge gathering of any sort!

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The way the world is going to hell in a handbasket.

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Having to give up my eat everything philosophy..and I really really dislike consequences.
Yep , knew nothing when I joined, still fall off the wagon sometimes but at least now I know how to put it right.
 
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ani010

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My best friend living so far away in scotland.
Bloody go government benifit changes that help scroungers and not those who really need help.
Only been diabetic since october and learnt so much and met some lovely helpfull people.

Great support group and well worth joining.

Ani xxxx
 
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alanywiseman

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(likeI only joined the forum in the last few weeks but i already see that it is going to be invaluable. To be able to talk to people eho have experenced what you have really helps.
 
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carty

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What sort of mitsubishi have you got Andy ????!!!!
CAROL
 

Andy12345

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What sort of mitsubishi have you got Andy ????!!!!
CAROL


lol i have a warrior its my company car :)

edit for taxman: only used for work purposes

edit: for insurance: always garaged at night
 
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carty

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Andy is it under a curfew or has it got a tag
CAROL
 

paul-1976

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lol i have a warrior its my company car :)

edit for taxman: only used for work purposes

edit: for insurance: always garaged at night

edit for Andy: Can I borrow it mate? My cars acting like a right old bag of spanners at the moment-I promise to return it with a 'complimentary' Magic tree vanilla air freshener and promise not to take it to Santa Pod for a 'Run what ya brung' event! lol
 
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Andy12345

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edit for Andy: Can I borrow it mate? My cars acting like a right old bag of spanners at the moment-I promise to return it with a 'complimentary' Magic tree vanilla air freshener and promise not to take it to Santa Pod for a 'Run what ya brung' event! lol



lol sure, the general grabber tyres will mean you can corner at 3 miles an hours before flipping it :)
wo ive actually turned it into the mitsubishi owners forum lol, sorry
 
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carty

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I am sure Andy will let you borrow it Paul because he runs every where:woot:
CAROL
 
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popsy

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Crowds of people, my idea of hell would be a huge gathering of any sort!

Heights, scare me to death!
Liars, cheats. poseurs, any kind of violence, thieves and people who take advantage of others.

The way the world is going to hell in a handbasket.

Global warming, the melting ice caps, whaling..I mean what for?!

Cruelty

Having to give up my eat everything philosophy..and I really really dislike consequences.
Anyone can borrow my car....of course you'd have to get yourself to NZ first ;)
 
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anna29

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I never fail to LEARN something new everyweek 'here' at DCUK
Diabetes is a HUGE learning curve ...
The supportive community is a fantastic supportive bonus too .
As how many other diabetics do we actually meet daily/weekly ?
 
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