The role of health education in health promotionThe role of health education in health promotion is: Empowering the individual through to education so that this person can use this knowledge; making informed choices and decisions about their own better personal health This empowers the individual, giving them the freedom to make their own choices Returning control over their own health and well-being The role of an agency in health promotionIntroductionBefore we talk about Diabetes UK, we will give an overview of diabetes Diabetes is a disease characterized by an excessive amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This occurs when the body cannot use glucose properly due to a lack of insulin or when insulin does not work properly. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin. Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes occurs when the body produces insulin but it doesn't work properly or there isn't enough. Now let's move on to the Diabetes UK agency. The Diabetic Association was established in 1934 by the novelist HG Wells and Dr RD. Lawrence – both diabetics. The radical charity they founded aimed to ensure that everyone in the UK could have access to insulin, regardless of their financial situation. It became known as the British Diabetic Association in 1954. RDL Lawrence and the association campaigned for a national health service and believed that people with diabetes should take an active role in managing their condition. That means they promoted... middle of paper ... tenuous connection to health promotion, eye safety, UV rays and all that, but where does photo processing fit in in health care? These items and many more can be found in almost every Lloyds Pharmacy.SummaryThe health campaign run by Lloyd's Pharmacy has been beneficial to public health and has been successful in increasing visibility and awareness of diabetes. It sent a clear message (if you suffer from any of the symptoms listed, come and get a test). 750,000 people have been tested since the campaign began, which has proven a substantial impact. This type of campaign had a good response from the public and demonstrates the effectiveness of prime time television advertisements. Long-term health promotion should continue through education and other health promotions to continue evaluation. and diabetes monitoring.