Living With Diabetes Day Reflection
Mar, 30 2015
Many people across the UK are affected by diabetes. More now than ever are undergoing treatment and coming to terms with this debilitating illness. Last year the University of Central Lancashire in Preston held the very first ‘living with diabetes day’ and it was a resounding success which made people understand and appreciate what diabetes sufferers endure every day of their lives.
On Saturday March 21st 2015 UCLAN held their second ‘Living with diabetes day’ at the Foster building. Some of the people involved included:- diabetes healthcare professionals, exhibitors and caterers who provided the food throughout the day.
In response to the day Dr. Swrajit said these encouraging words of support and longevity for it, now and well into the future, “the event on Saturday felt right and that’s why I am looking forward to working closely with all my colleagues and all of you to build this into an ongoing successful event for people across the North West”.
‘Living with diabetes day” has been delivered in a way that makes those unfamiliar with the illness, familiar, and sees how, as humans we have the skill and adaptability to accept and work round problems when we become diagnosed with such a condition.
We are fortunate to have oversees sponsors and the event was supported by the diabetes research and wellness foundation based in the UK and USA.
At present, there is no found cure for diabetes but with ongoing research and indepth analysis the medical profession may find an answer for many diabetes sufferers. It is crucial therefore that UCLAN focuses on diabetes annually at these events and raises both awareness and further insight into this illness.
Thank you to everyone for taking part in particular :- Andy Morley, Cassie Richarson, Sarah Bone, Lee, Colin, St. John Crean, John Minten, CCG-UCLAN, IINSAFSS team, Nicola Lowe and UCLAN associate lecturer Dr. Swrajit Sarkar.
Thanks also goes to the UCLAN school of sport, tourism and outdoors.
In the words of Dr. Swrajit Sarkar, “stay well until a cure is found”.
