title: The publication of Diabetes UK position statements and care recommendations; a virtual issue.
abstract: Diabetes UK is the charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of all people affected by and at risk of diabetes. Founded in 1934 by the novelist H. G. Wells and Dr R. D. Lawrence, the charity has always combined the expertise of lay and professional members to achieve its mission to improve the lives of people with diabetes and to work towards a future without diabetes.
authors.affiliation: Human Development and Health Academic Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton and Immediate Past Chair of the Council of Healthcare Professionals, Diabetes UK             Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, UK, UK and Editor-in-Chief of Diabetic Medicine             Chief Executive, Diabetes UK             Imperial College, St Mary's Campus, London, UK and Chair of the Board of Trustees, Diabetes UK.
authors.forename: R I G
authors.initials: RI
authors.lastname: Holt
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Hitman
authors.forename: Barbara S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: K G M M
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Alberti