KEY TO DIABETES REPORT

Early day motion 276, tabled 4 December 2002 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 38 members.

That this House notes the launch of GlaxoSmithKline's 'Key to Diabetes' report which highlights the links between insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes; recognises that 2.5 million people in the United Kingdom have type 2 diabetes including the 'missing million' who remain undiagnosed; notes that insulin resistance increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke and that 1 in 4 adults in the United Kingdom are thought to have insulin resistance; further notes that 75 per cent. of deaths in people with type 2 diabetes are due to cardiovascular disease; and calls on the Government to prioritise insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in order to meet United Kingdom health targets to reduce deaths from heart disease and stroke.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 13, Conservative 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, UUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1.