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The Hidden Inequalities in UK Type 1 Diabetes Care: How Postcode, Income and Digital Access Shape Children’s Health

Children and teenagers with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the UK face two overlapping inequalities:

  1. A postcode lottery in access to diabetes technology

  2. Financial barriers that prevent families from using the tools their child is clinically eligible for

These inequities disproportionately affect ethnic minority and low income families, widening health gaps that can follow young people into adulthood. This is not just a clinical issue, it’s a matter of safety, quality of life and long term health.

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