Petition Campaign to educate people of the danger of Type 1 diabetes and the symptoms.

Type 1 diabetes is on the rise in the UK with many people not knowing the symptoms or how dangerous late diagnosis can be. A campaign is needed to educate not only parents but anyone who comes into contact with children. As a family we were fortunate that we knew the signs, we knew what to look for.

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Earlier this year two young people lost their lives due to the complications arised from type 1diabetes. Unfortunately there currently is no cure, insulin is not a cure it is 'life support'. With early and correct diagnosis, and treatment a full life can be led. I know from experience that it is not easy, it is a rollercoaster every day, it never stops. However, anything is possible, you only need to look at our current Prime Minister.

Early diagnosis is key, it really can make a difference.

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240 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 240 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 3 May 2017
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