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National level pathways are now available to NHS staff in England. 3 pathways relevant to diabetes have been added to the collection: Diabetes - suspected in adults, Diabetes in pregnancy and Type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents.

On October 2, the Arise India Foundation is organising a unique public health initiative where New Yorkers will follow in the footsteps of the renowned Indian peace icon Mahatma Gandhi.

The Mahatma Gandhi Health and Peace Walk aims to inspire people to follow his example and walk everyday to enhance their wellness, reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

While Mahatma Gandhi is universally admired for his belief and practice of non-violence, few know that Mahatma Gandhi had a habit of walking to maintain his health. For example, his autobiography - My experiments with truth - records his liking for long walks as a student and how, while studying law in London, he had rented a room at a location from where he could walk to his office and get his daily exercise.

Bearing the slogan "In His Footsteps, For Your Health," the walk will take place in New York City’s Marcus Garvey park between 11am and 12 noon on Saturday, October 2. Further information.

IDF video explaining why World Diabetes Day supports the Mahatma Gandhi Health and Peace Walk:

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An exemplar patient journey, published by NHS Diabetes to support the National Service Framework (NSF). It follows a patient, Tom, and his family, from diagnosis at age 3 through overcoming obstacles including injections, hospitalisation and bullying at school, to the transition to adult services. Published in July 2010.

A new technology assessment report from the NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme, published in August 2010.

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An analysis of hospital episode statistics, undertaken to estimate the number and percentage of people in hospital in England at a given time that have diabetes. Published in June 2010 by the Yorkshire and Humber Public Health Observatory.

Guideline synthesis from the National Guideline Clearinghouse, comparing recommendations from three UK and US guidelines. Published 3 August 2010.

The latest action plan for diabetes care in Scotland, published 20 August 2010 by the Scottish Government.