Within reason, we all know what we should eat or not eat, but for many of us habits are hard to change and it’s too easy to have that one extra piece of something, especially during these isolating times at home.
The Diabetes Safety Organisation is delighted to announce that the Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has signed up to support the Tackling Diabetes Safety Charter.
Life has been dramatically changed by COVID-19. We are acutely aware of death rates from this horrific pandemic and we have time to reflect and recognise how delicate our lives are. We are told on a daily basis about the infection rates, death rates and recovery rates.
As the current Coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the world, countries are doing all they can to ensure people’s health and safety. People living with diabetes are at increased risk if they get the virus and are asked to take extra care.
As the global pandemic continues to affect the UK we wanted to help direct people to useful and accurate information on what to do when living with diabetes or supporting staff with the condition.
A staggering third of people in the UK are either living with diabetes, have pre-diabetes, or are at increased risk of diabetes. This would be a mirror image in workforces across the country, which over time will be a financial burden.
We are excited to announce that The Diabetes Safety Organisation is supporting the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity and providing our users with access to their incredible support line.
NMBS have just partnered with the Diabetes Safety Organisation (DSO) to offer their members and suppliers discounted access to the DSO online courses on diabetes understanding and safety.
We are excited to announce that Kate Walker (our CEO) will be speaking at the UK Construction Week on the 9th October 11.45am at Working Well Together, hall 10
It is estimated that 199,100 diabetics work within the UK construction industry. The illness presents great risks to daily life, with black outs, impaired vision, impaired balance and fatigue being some of the symptoms. Despite such risks, Diabetes UK claims that a recent survey of theirs shows the illness is not taken seriously in Britain.
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