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Jo Gardiner, a Manchester physiotherapist who appeared with her son Sam in Race Across the World, has died after a long battle with cancer. She was 61. Sam died in 2025; Jo is survived by her other son Charlie. The BBC show’s producers and Diabetes UK have paid tribute.
The NHS in England and Wales has approved teplizumab, the first drug that can delay onset of type 1 diabetes. The immunotherapy offers up to three extra years before symptoms require lifelong insulin, with rollout backed by NICE and a commercial deal with Sanofi.
Nice has approved a weekly insulin to reduce injections from 365 to 52, but MHRA approval is pending. The treatment—Onswik, by Eli Lilly—could improve daily life for patients who rely on carers or face dexterity challenges. NHS readiness hinges on regulatory licensing and clear rollout guidelines.