·Around 70 – 75,000 diabetic patients die every year in the UK for which 24, 000 deaths from diabetes could be avoided
·Risk is far greater amongst younger age groups: women between 15 – 34 yrs with diabetes were 9 times more likely to die than other women of the same age
·About 1/3 of UK people affected do not realise they have Diabetes which could lead to fatal complications like heart and kidney failure
·With Type 1 diabetes patients, the risk of dying is 2.6 times higher. With Type 2, the risk was 1.6 times higher
·The dramatic increase in obesity-related Type 2 diabetes is one of the most serious global health problems
·By 2030 there will be 26 million people in the UK who are obese
‘English Daru’, produced by renowned British Bhangra troupe, RDB, on the Three Records music label, is a fun-filled track for those who wish to dance and enjoy with friends.