Annette Brooke MP marks Diabetes UK 75th Anniversary
January 22, 2009 5:30 PM
Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, attended a House of Commons Parliamentary Reception on Tuesday 20 January to mark the 75th anniversary of leading health charity Diabetes UK.
The reception formally launched a year of events that will mark the anniversary and recognise the progress that has been made in diabetes care over the last 75 years.
Mrs Brooke said: "There are just over 4,000 people with diabetes in my constituency and with four hundred people being diagnosed with diabetes every day in the UK - equal to one person every three minutes - the condition is one of the biggest health challenges currently facing the UK.
"Moving diabetes up the political agenda in Diabetes UK's 75th anniversary year is a must if we are to curb this growing health crisis and see a reduction in the number of people being diagnosed with this serious condition."
Diabetes UK Chief Executive Douglas Smallwood, said: "There are three million people in the UK with diabetes. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with the condition and work towards a future without diabetes.
"In our 75th year we will be remembering the achievements of all our committed supporters: volunteers, members and donors as well as the healthcare professionals, campaigners and Diabetes UK staff who are committed to helping people with diabetes and their families."
To find out if you are at risk of diabetes visit www.diabetes.org.uk/silent-assassin
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