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Join us for our FREE Glasgow Family Network Day 💙Children and young people aged 5–16 living with type 1 diabetes, and th...
04/09/2026

Join us for our FREE Glasgow Family Network Day 💙

Children and young people aged 5–16 living with type 1 diabetes, and their families, are invited to join us for a free day of bowling, workshops, cinema and connecting with other families.

📅 Saturday 24 October, 10am to 5pm
📍 The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick St, Glasgow

Hosted by Diabetes Scotland and Together Type 1 and sponsored by Dexcom UKIE.

👉 Register here: https://orlo.uk/Glasgow-family-day_c8nYk

03/09/2026

Can diabetes and adventure go hand in hand?

In our third episode of ‘Scotland Talks Diabetes’, host Lynsey, who lives with Type 1 diabetes, is joined by Jonathan to explore how diabetes and travel can co-exist.

Diagnosed in his twenties after years of travelling the world, Jonathan shares how he adapted, planned and built the confidence to continue pursuing his passion for adventure, including solo trips across South America.

🎙️ Listen now: https://orlo.uk/4kFi6

27/08/2026

Can diabetes hold you back from living an active lifestyle?

In our second episode of ‘Scotland Talks Diabetes’, host Lynsey is joined by Ava and Luke to discuss how they balance diabetes alongside sport, training and fundraising challenges.

They share the benefits that staying active has had on their physical and mental wellbeing, as well as some of the challenges they've faced along the way.

The episode also features diabetes specialist Brian, who shares expert advice to help people exercise safely and confidently while managing diabetes.

🎙️ Listen now: https://orlo.uk/S6kAG

Do you want to make an impact on the future of diabetes in Scotland? 💙The Scottish Diabetes Advisory Council (SDAC) is l...
12/08/2026

Do you want to make an impact on the future of diabetes in Scotland? 💙

The Scottish Diabetes Advisory Council (SDAC) is looking for new members to help ensure the voices of people affected by diabetes remain at the centre of our work, and that everything we do is relevant and evidence-based.

The Council is open to all people living with any form of diabetes, their carers, parents and family members, as well as individuals from communities and backgrounds disproportionately affected by diabetes.

We also welcome healthcare, research, public health and policy professionals to bring their expertise, alongside lived experience.

Together, SDAC members will help provide insight, advice and diverse points-of-view to Diabetes Scotland.

➡️ To find out more, including terms of membership, visit: https://orlo.uk/hZJDH

🎉 A huge thank you to everyone at Agricultural Show for their incredible support.Led by Emma Cuthbertson, the show has...
05/08/2026

🎉 A huge thank you to everyone at Agricultural Show for their incredible support.

Led by Emma Cuthbertson, the show has raised an outstanding £10,000 to help support people living with diabetes and fund life-changing research.

This remarkable total was made possible through a series of community fundraising events, including the annual Charity Christmas Tractor Run, donations given in memory of the respected and much-loved Jim Clark, and Andy Baillie's Sponsor Day.

This monumental achievement reflects the generosity and dedication of an amazing community. We know diabetes touches the lives of so many families, and support like this helps us continue working towards a world where diabetes can do no harm.

From all of us at Diabetes Scotland, thank you to Emma, the Chapelton Agricultural Show Society Committee, volunteers, supporters and everyone who donated 💙

“Just me, the road and a significant number of snacks.” 🍎Meet Chris. He recently took on the infamous John O'Groats to L...
24/07/2026

“Just me, the road and a significant number of snacks.” 🍎

Meet Chris. He recently took on the infamous John O'Groats to Lands End challenge, cycling the entire length of the UK. And here, he explains why…

“The achievement is definitely part of the appeal - but there’s also a very personal reason, and it all started five years ago…

“Five days before the birth of our son, Lewis, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. What should have been one of the happiest, most exciting times in my life suddenly came with a whole new set of day-to-day challenges.”

Since then, Chris has balanced the daily demands of diabetes – managing food, exercise and insulin – while also adjusting to life with a newborn.

But, rather than let his diagnosis define him, Chris is determined to prove what's possible.

“This journey is my way of showing that type 1 diabetes doesn’t stop you taking on big challenges – while also raising money to support others living with it every single day.”

Chris has raised over £3,000! He’s gone more than the extra mile (covering 1,118 of them) to help us move closer to a world where diabetes does no harm. We’re incredibly grateful 💙

A day full of adventure, new friendships and support 💙This weekend we brought together 23 families at Lochter Activity C...
23/07/2026

A day full of adventure, new friendships and support 💙

This weekend we brought together 23 families at Lochter Activity Centre for a brilliant day of fun, thanks to the generous support of Dexcom and in collaboration with our Together Type 1 team.

With everything from go-karting and climbing to archery and the zip line, there was something for everyone to enjoy. But as exciting as the activities were, some of the most meaningful moments happened in between.

For families affected by diabetes, having the chance to chat with others who understand the everyday challenges can be invaluable. Whether it was sharing experiences, swapping advice or simply knowing they're not alone, those connections are what make days like these so special.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create such a welcoming, supportive atmosphere.

We loved seeing families connect, and we're looking forward to bringing more events like this to communities across Scotland.

We’d like to give a special shout out to Sarah. She took on a skydive to fundraise for us in May and raised an amazing £...
17/06/2026

We’d like to give a special shout out to Sarah. She took on a skydive to fundraise for us in May and raised an amazing £1,190 🪂

She told us: "I celebrated my 30th year anniversary as a type 1 diabetic in April and wanted to do something to mark the occasion, raise awareness and also raise as much money as I could for a charity very close to my heart."

This will be going to help those living with or at risk of diabetes. Thank you, Sarah 💙

We'd like to say a massive thank you to our Glasgow Kiltwalkers! 🚶‍♀️Over the two days, 25-26 April, an incredible 146 o...
15/06/2026

We'd like to say a massive thank you to our Glasgow Kiltwalkers! 🚶‍♀️

Over the two days, 25-26 April, an incredible 146 of you took to the streets and trails of Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and Balloch and have raised an amazing £29,278.28 🙌

It was lovely chatting to so many of you at the finish line and hearing more about your stories.

Feeling inspired? If you'd like to join and get involved in a Kiltwalk, there are a few more dates this year:

Dundee – Sunday 17 August
Edinburgh – Sunday 14 September

You can read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/kiltwalks_YaF6C

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