Early day motion · EDM 750 · 20 Nov 2012

DIABETES UK 4 TS CAMPAIGN

Tabled by Sir George Howarth (Labour) 58 signatures

The motion

That this House notes that there are 26,500 children and young people with Type 1 diabetes, that every year another 2,000 children are diagnosed and that this number is increasing; further notes with concern that 500 of these children are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes only after becoming seriously ill; is concerned that nine out of 10 parents do not recognise all the main symptoms of Type 1 diabetes, the four Ts toilet, thirsty, tired, thinner; and urges the Government to support Diabetes UK's 4 Ts campaign to raise awareness amongst everyone looking after or working with children and young people of the main signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes to ensure an accurate diagnosis and quick referral.

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