Capitalising on community networks in the Borders
In the Borders, stakeholders are working together to ensure Eyemouth – a small town and civil parish in Berwickshire –…
Working together to reduce Type 2 Diabetes across the East of Scotland
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August 31st 2022
Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) has been on the rise across Scotland for the past decade, having a significant impact on the lives of individuals and health of the population as a whole.
Recognising that this is driven by a range of environmental, societal and individual factors, health and social care providers in the East of Scotland are joining forces with partners from the public, third and private sectors to advance change across the whole system.
Did you know?
62,000+
People living with T2D in the East Region - around 5% of the total population
11.5%
Of primary 1 children at risk of overweight in the East Region
3,700+
New cases of T2D each year in the East Region
> 50%
Of all T2D cases could be prevented or delayed
~9%
Of total NHS health budget spent on treating T2D, which equates to £194m in the East Region
~10%
Of people living with T2D in the East Region are undiagnosed
Making systems change meaningful in Midlothian
We all have a right to live in communities where decisions to exercise and eat healthily are easy, and an…
