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Diabetes Care Your 9 key checks

What they are and why we need them

This booklet provides you with information on the 9 key health checks/tests which everyone with Type 1 & 2 diabetes is entitled to.

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EMAIL: martin@iddtinternational.org or TELEPHONE: 01604 622837

InDependent Diabetes Trust P O Box 294, Northampton NN1 4XS

www.iddtinternational.org Charity Number: 1058284 Registered Number: 3148360

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At Action for Children, they help children in the UK to grow up safe and happy.

Last year, people like you helped them reach more than 600,000 children, young people and families. Together they made sure children in crisis had the essentials, like food and warmth. They protected children living in the shadow of domestic abuse and neglect. They ran programmes that gave young people the tools to look after their mental health. And they were a vital lifeline for parents – both in person and online. Rachel, a service coordinator in the Wirral, helps young people who are struggling with their mental health. “The level of support needed has increased demand for our services,” explains Rachel. “That’s why we’re helping schools, community services and parents to respond to the mental health and wellbeing needs of young people at the earliest opportunity – before things get worse.” “We do this in the Wirral through Action for Children’s Build Sound Minds resource. It helps parents, carers, schools and other local services to understand the issues that young people are going through – and it gives advice on how best to support them. Stepping in early is often a lifeline for these young people. We hope to build a large community support network so young people can find the help they need, when they need it.” Gifts in wills make a life-changing difference. They provide a consistent source of donated income, which has been so important through the pandemic. With this support, they can give more children and young people a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. For more information about leaving a gift in your will, visit actionforchildren.uk/transform or phone 0300 123 2112.

The InDependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) offers support and information to people with diabetes, their families and health professionals on the issues that are important to them. Our Helpline offers a friendly understanding ear when the going gets tough. IDDT supplies a range of FREE Information Packs to people with diabetes, their families, carers, health professionals and teachers so they understand the needs of people living with diabetes. The Trust also provides much needed aid to children with diabetes in developing countries. Diabetes can cause serious long-term complications and a cure is still illusive so IDDT funds essential research, as well as-dayto-day advice and support As a registered charity IDDT relies entirely on voluntary donations so if you are thinking about donating to charity, making or reviewing your will then a gift to the “Independent Diabetes Trust” would be most gratefully received. www.iddtinternational.org