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MEN'S HEALTH

Data source: uk.movember.com

PROSTATE CANCER

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the UK. Globally, more than 1.3 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year.

TESTICULAR CANCER

At greater than 95%, the odds of survival for men with testicular cancer are better than good – but for some men, long-term treatment-related side effects, mean quality of life is severely compromised.

MENTAL HEALTH

Stronger social connections can reduce the risk of suicide. That means more men talking about stuff that really matters.

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Facts About Diabetes You Should Know

Data source: diabetes.org.uk

One in 15 of us live with diabetes

Of the 4.8 million people with diabetes in the UK, it’s estimated one million are currently undiagnosed.

Diabetes can take various forms

The most common are Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, but there are rarer types. They all impact on blood sugar levels, the entire body’s fuel system. This creates the potential for serious damage if untreated.

Anyone can get diabetes

This disease is indiscriminate, affecting all ages, body types and backgrounds.You could have an increased risk of diabetes due to factors such as genetics or your lifestyle. However, it could ‘come out of the blue’.

Treatment for diabetes varies widely

Having diabetes is not simply a matter of tablets or injections. It’s a chronic condition that requires many different life changes, continuous monitoring and ongoing support from healthcare professionals. Without a diagnosis, all these opportunities to address diabetes could be lost.

It’s life-long, but can be managed

There is currently no cure for diabetes, but there are effective treatment and ways to self-manage the illness. Done right, this can lead to an active and otherwise healthy life. The key is diagnosis, treatment and good advice for daily routines.