Diabetes

Tackling diabetes together: a partnership priority

Diabetes is one of the biggest healthcare challenges of our time. Every year, thousands of people are diagnosed with the condition, often without knowing the significant risks it brings to their health. In England, there are around 3.8 million people living with type 2 diabetes, with an additional 200,000 new diagnoses each year. Approximately 22,000 people with diabetes die prematurely every year in England. In West Yorkshire alone, around 220,000 people are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

While type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, type 2 diabetes can often be avoided through lifestyle changes and early intervention. That’s why tackling diabetes is one of our top priorities, with a focus on increasing years of life and improving health outcomes, especially for those who experience the poorest health.

Find out more about our diabetes work.