What Care Should You Receive?

This article will guide you through what kind of care you should receive as someone with diabetes.

What is Diabetes?

This page explains what diabetes is. It also explains the difference between Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.

What is Insulin Pump Therapy?

Helpful information for people who use an insulin pump

What is Metformin?

Metformin is one of the most commonly used medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This resource explains what Metformin is, how it works and provides information for people taking it.

What is Type 1 Diabetes?

This article explains what type 1 diabetes is.

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

This resource gives an overview of type 2 diabetes and tips on how to manage the condition.

Why is my blood glucose high?

There are a number of factors that can affect your blood glucose levels, particularly if you are on insulin. This resource explores some of the reasons that may be causing your high blood glucose levels.

Worked Examples: Sick Day Guidance for Type 1 Diabetes

Considering an Insulin Pump?

Switching from insulin injections to an insulin pump can be a daunting time for people. This course provides an introductory guide to insulin pump therapy aimed at people with type 1 diabetes considering switching from injections to an insulin pump.

Coronavirus: specific advice for people with type 1 diabetes

Having diabetes does NOT mean you are more likely to catch Coronavirus. However, if you do catch Coronaviruses, it can cause more severe symptoms and complications in people with diabetes. More severe symptoms are also likely in older people, and those with other long-term conditions such as cancer…

Diabetes UK Coronavirus

The latest guidance from Diabetes UK about coronavirus for people living with diabetes and their families.

Driving

This page explains what you need to know about driving if you have diabetes. It covers practical information such as the implications for your car insurance and whether you should inform the DVLA that you have diabetes, as well as potential risks such as having a hypo when you are at the wheel.

Exercise and Physical Activity: the Impact on Blood Glucose

This resource explains how exercise and physical activity affects your blood glucose and what you should bear in mind before you start exercising.

Growing Up and Living With Type 1

This course, ‘Growing Up and Living with Type 1 Diabetes’ is the second in a two-part series which provides information about living with diabetes. This part is especially aimed at young people with diabetes, who may be concerned about how their diabetes may affect them when facing new experiences t…

Heart Disease and Diabetes

A overview of the effects of heart disease on people with diabetes.

My Insulin Pump: The Online Education Course

This course, My Insulin Pump is aimed at people who are starting out with an insulin pump, or a refresher for those that are already established on insulin pump therapy.

NHS Coronavirus

Get the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus.

Ramadan

This resource gives you plenty of useful information on how people with diabetes can participate safely in Ramadan.

Smoking and Diabetes

If you're a smoker and have been diagnosed with diabetes, giving up the habit is one of the most positive things you can do to both improve your health and reduce your risks of the long-term complications associated with the condition. Smoking is also associated with a higher risk of developing Type…

Staying Well When Away From Home

Some advice on how to stay healthy while you are away.