To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent steps his Department has taken to improve education and health checks in schools on the risks associated with both types of diabetes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent steps his Department has taken to improve education and health checks in schools on the risks associated with both types of diabetes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people have had amputations due to diabetes (a) in Portsmouth, (b) in Hampshire and (c) nationally in each year since 2008; and what steps he is taking to reduce the number of amputations.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people have had amputations due to diabetes (a) in Portsmouth, (b) in Hampshire and (c) nationally in each year since 2008; and what steps he is taking to reduce the number of amputations.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will estimate the cost to the NHS of amputations due to diabetes (a) in Portsmouth, (b) in Hampshire and (c) nationally in each year since 2008.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will estimate the cost to the NHS of amputations due to diabetes (a) in Portsmouth, (b) in Hampshire and (c) nationally in each year since 2008.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will estimate the proportion of amputations due to diabetes that could have been prevented; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will estimate the proportion of amputations due to diabetes that could have been prevented; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the cost to the NHS was of (a) diabetes treatment and (b) obesity-related illnesses in the latest period for which figures are available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the cost to the NHS was of (a) diabetes treatment and (b) obesity-related illnesses in the latest period for which figures are available.

Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 329). To be read a second time on 27 April.

Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 329). To be read a second time on 27 April.

I beg to move,"That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a programme of research into diabetes prevention; to require manufacturers of soft drinks to reduce the sugar content of soft drinks by 4 per cent; to make provision for a mechanism through which manufacturers of soft...

I beg to move,"That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a programme of research into diabetes prevention; to require manufacturers of soft drinks to reduce the sugar content of soft drinks by 4 per cent; to make provision for a mechanism through which manufacturers of soft...

(2) how many people with diabetes in Leicester Primary Care Trust had a stroke in (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2006-07.

(2) how many people with diabetes in Leicester Primary Care Trust had a stroke in (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2006-07.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) how many people with diabetes in Leicester Primary Care Trust had kidney failure in (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2006-07;

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) how many people with diabetes in Leicester Primary Care Trust had kidney failure in (a) 2009-10 and (b) 2006-07;

To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to his answer of 31 October 2011, Official Report, column 451W, on diabetes: research, if he will place in the Library data on National Institute for Health Research spending on diabetes in 2010-11.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to his answer of 31 October 2011, Official Report, column 451W, on diabetes: research, if he will place in the Library data on National Institute for Health Research spending on diabetes in 2010-11.

Adjournment debate on diabetes

Adjournment debate on diabetes

As always, I begin by declaring my interest as someone who has type 2 diabetes, and also as vice-chairman of the all-party group on diabetes. I have known that I have this illness since a chance testing in 2004. It has given me first-hand experience of the importance of early...

As always, I begin by declaring my interest as someone who has type 2 diabetes, and also as vice-chairman of the all-party group on diabetes. I have known that I have this illness since a chance testing in 2004. It has given me first-hand experience of the importance of early...

I congratulate the right hon. Member for Leicester East (Keith Vaz) on securing this debate and on making such an effective and compelling case for raising awareness of diabetes and preventing, postponing and better managing the condition. I know of his personal experience and the leadership that he has shown...

I congratulate the right hon. Member for Leicester East (Keith Vaz) on securing this debate and on making such an effective and compelling case for raising awareness of diabetes and preventing, postponing and better managing the condition. I know of his personal experience and the leadership that he has shown...

Will the Minister write to me, because he probably does not have the list with him, to tell me in what areas people are being targeted below the age of 40?

Will the Minister write to me, because he probably does not have the list with him, to tell me in what areas people are being targeted below the age of 40?

I will gladly do that. Accurate and timely diagnosis is key, but diabetes can be hard to spot and some of its symptoms, such as extreme tiredness and weight loss, can be attributed to other diseases. Again, NICE has produced advice on preventing adult pre-diabetes and on early detection. It...

I will gladly do that. Accurate and timely diagnosis is key, but diabetes can be hard to spot and some of its symptoms, such as extreme tiredness and weight loss, can be attributed to other diseases. Again, NICE has produced advice on preventing adult pre-diabetes and on early detection. It...

I am coming to that almost straight away. I welcome the fact that there will be a type 1 diabetes parliamentary lobby by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in the next month or so to highlight some of the relevant issues. Population levels, targeting, and management and self-care are all...

I am coming to that almost straight away. I welcome the fact that there will be a type 1 diabetes parliamentary lobby by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in the next month or so to highlight some of the relevant issues. Population levels, targeting, and management and self-care are all...

I obviously welcome what the Minister says about pumps. Will he also deal with the issue of the shortage of medicines?

I obviously welcome what the Minister says about pumps. Will he also deal with the issue of the shortage of medicines?

Diabetes: Leicester Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what proportion of diabetes patients in Leicester City Primary Care Trust did not have a foot check in 2011. [99397] [Official Report, 13 March 2012, Vol. 542, c. 185W.] Letter of correction from Paul Burstow: An error has...

Diabetes: Leicester Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what proportion of diabetes patients in Leicester City Primary Care Trust did not have a foot check in 2011. [99397] [Official Report, 13 March 2012, Vol. 542, c. 185W.] Letter of correction from Paul Burstow: An error has...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to address any discrepancies between figures from the National Diabetes Audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework achievement data.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to address any discrepancies between figures from the National Diabetes Audit and the Quality and Outcomes Framework achievement data.