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Jemma Woodman charts the impact of the rise in type 2 diabetes on patients and NHS finances, and explores whether this crisis will bankrupt the NHS.

Can the NHS survive diabetes? Jemma Woodman investigates the 'epidemic' of type 2 diabetes and its impact on patients and NHS finances. Experts warn the predicted rise in preventable diabetes is putting huge strain on health service finances. With increasing numbers of young people now being diagnosed, the health service is facing a ticking time bomb. So is this a crisis that will bankrupt our already fragile NHS?

29 minutes

Last on

Mon 24 Oct 2016 19:30

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Presenter Jemma Woodman
Series Editor Sam Smith

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