Diabetes awareness (Type 2)

From left to right, Joanne Crovini, Jessica Hodges, Esther Perry, Mike Hagan — Joanne Crovini, Nutritional Therapist, Jessica Hodges, Occupational Health Adviser, Esther Perry, Occupational Health Manager and Mike Hagan, Occupational Health Adviser, at the Senate House pop-up event.

1 in 14 people in the UK are living with diabetes, Type 2 is the most common type and can go undiagnosed for years if symptoms are missed. Taking steps to improve your health and maintaining a healthy weight can put type 2 diabetes into remission.

The Occupational Health team delivered a Type 2 diabetes awareness campaign in June 2023 to coincide with Diabetes Awareness Week.

The team held pop-up events during the week to raise awareness to staff across the University and to give information and advice.

The team were joined by Joanne Crovini, a Nutritional Therapist with over a decade of experience working with individuals and organisations to support energy, mental health, and resilience. She believes in simple and practical changes that have a big impact on how you feel. Read the Type 2 awareness FAQs here.

The team were also joined by a volunteer from Diabetes UK who answered questions and provided expert advice.