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Diabetes: everything you need to know, including the causes, signs, symptoms and treatments

“Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the country,” says Dr Mathi Woodhouse, a doctor with private GP service Your Doctor. “There are currently four million people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and this number is rising. Ten per cent of the NHS budget is spent managing diabetes and its vast array of complications.”

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Shirt.

Stuck on one present: What do you buy the man who has everything and knows nothing? For Wes Streeting, perhaps Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends or a Millwall shirt.

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A wooden bench on a grassy area overlooks a large body of water, with mountains visible in the hazy background.

Headline.

Streeting’s latest NHS workforce plan ignores systemic issues, focusing on recruiting more GPs despite the strain on resources. The real solution? Shifting care to community nurses, who offer better value and flexibility.

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A modern white hospital building with multiple windows stands in front of a taller white skyscraper, under a blue sky with clouds, partially obscured by a green hedge.

Think again.

Think “hospital,” and you picture nurses, ambulances, or stethoscopes—not someone hunched over a desk solving the NHS equivalent of a mathematical enigma. Yet, administrators are its hidden heroes.

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A man sits on a gray couch, talking on his smartphone while engaging with his laptop, the backdrop of a brick wall emphasizing the modern workspace vibe—a scene possibly oriented towards primary care training for GPs.

Forever!

I’m sitting at the computer screen, wondering if it’s worth taking up your time. Charmer’s speech yesterday—three commitments, five missions, six milestones—offered no clarity, just a rat’s nest of priorities.

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A woman sits cross-legged on a rocky riverbank, meditating with her eyes closed. She wears a white top and gray pants, much like medical staff in moments of calm between responsibilities, surrounded by greenery and the soothing flow of the river.

Fat chance!

Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces ridicule over a ban on sugary food ads before 9 PM, accused of ‘nanny-state’ tactics while failing to address deeper causes of childhood obesity.

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A doctor holding a large hourglass is surrounded by medical graphics, illustrating NHS capacity and patient inflow, highlighting the critical role of GP training in navigating a hospital's dynamic environment.

It might just be possible!

Ancient China’s gifts include silk, spices, and calculus. Applied to the NHS, calculus explains how waiting lists grow due to inefficiencies. Fixing productivity, not just efficiency, is key to improvement.

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A yellow and black butterfly with intricate patterns rests on a plant amid green foliage, offering a moment of tranquility reminiscent of nature's gentle touch in healing settings like those embraced by dedicated NHS doctors.

Butterfly.

The NHS faces chaos as budget cuts and aging demographics collide, with ambulance services reducing capacity amid rising demand. Like the butterfly effect, small decisions now amplify systemic crises.

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Lindsay Dubock stands at the front of the room, addressing a seated audience with dynamic insights in a conference setting. Engaging slides from The Training Network illuminate behind her, enhancing the training experience.

The General Practice Toolkit

Lindsay delivered The General Practice Toolkit to over 100 NHS Primary Care delegates at Bromley Court Hotel, equipping them with practical strategies to enhance mental health, resilience, and holistic patient care.

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