Sue Marshall is a freelance writer with Type 1 diabetes. She also runs Desang.net, an online resource and directory of diabetes products, including kitbags she designs. Here she explains how to negotiate the very choclatey perils – and delights – of Easter, and another Very Important Event!

Joan Metcalf, of Advanced Care Products, which supplies specialist medical products, including Bayer’s meters and blood testing accessories, explains how the company is making a real difference with projects to help newborn babies in the Cameroon and Nigeria.

JDRF has provided a support and information pack to families for many years. And now, because they’re the charity for all people affected by type 1 diabetes, JDRF has launched a pack for newly diagnosed adults called Type 1 – the basics.

A fun and informative Discovery Day is planned at a venue near you!

Self monitoring of blood glucose is important in the management of diabetes - and Bayer Diabetes Care is playing a leading role in raising awareness of it.

Lace up for the Bayer Newbury 10k race!

After a fun summer and a surfing trip to Bali, world-class snowboarder, Chris Southwell, is well into the 2010-11 season. His type 1 diabetes, diagnosed in 2005, has not kept him from facing new challenges including jumping off 100 ft cliffs on his snowboard.

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