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Introduce tests for type 1 diabetes for everyone at least once a year

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openDepartment of Health and Social Careby Natasha ThompsonOpened 1 April 2026

Background

From my experience, I think type 1 diabetes needs to be tested for once a year in children and adults.

Additional details

There is nowhere near enough awareness of type 1 diabetes and not enough testing. Symptoms can be missed or dismissed. I believe one blood test a year is critical to catching it early to stop DKA, complications, diabetic comas and death.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

South ShieldsEmma Lewell
10
Jarrow and Gateshead EastKate Osborne
3
Bury St Edmunds and StowmarketDr Peter Prinsley
2
Sittingbourne and SheppeyKevin McKenna
2
Wellingborough and RushdenGen Kitchen
2
Gillingham and RainhamNaushabah Khan
1
Hemel HempsteadDavid Taylor
1
Herne Bay and SandwichSir Roger Gale
1
IpswichJack Abbott
1
Kingston upon Hull EastKarl Turner
1
Kingston upon Hull North and CottinghamDame Diana Johnson
1
Leeds SouthHilary Benn
1
Mid BuckinghamshireGreg Smith
1
North West NorfolkJames Wild
1
Scarborough and WhitbyAlison Hume
1
ShipleyAnna Dixon
1
South SuffolkJames Cartlidge
1
Southend East and RochfordMr Bayo Alaba
1
Suffolk CoastalJenny Riddell-Carpenter
1
TynemouthSir Alan Campbell
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 762705.