Diabetes Travel

Diabetes Travel is a diabetes travel resource, providing tips and advice for people travelling with diabetes.

Diabetes UK information in 10 different languages

This page contains information regarding 'What is Diabetes' and '15 Healthcare Essentials' in 10 different languages.

Diabetes UK information in 10 different languages

Diabetes: Safe Driving and the DVLA

Having diabetes does not mean that you need to give up driving. It does mean that you have a responsibility to inform certain organisations of your condition and plan before you drive or set off on a trip. This leaflet will help you ensure that your driving is safe for yourself and other road users.…

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

This leaflet explains what ketoacidosis is and the signs and symptoms to look out for.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Ketosheet

This sheet explains when to check for ketones, and what you should do to if you find them.

Diabetic Kidney Disease

This patient.info page discusses everything you need to know about diabetic kidney disease.

Diabetic Retinopathy

This page provides lots of information about what diabetic retinopathy is, and how it can be prevented and managed.

Diet: Key Information for Healthy Eating

This page contains useful tips on how to maintain a healthy balanced diet.

DKA Ketocard

This pocket Ketocard will guide you on when to check for ketones, and what to do if they are present.

Do I Need to Lose Weight?

This page describes two ways used to calculate if you are a healthy weight: BMI and waist circumference. These are used to work out if you are underweight, a healthy weight or overweight and any potential impact your weight has on your health.

Emergency Advice

Emergency department discharge pack for Type 1 diabetes

Diabetes UK has useful resources for information on how to manage diabetes. We have created a list of links to advice on managing diabetes at home with the support of family, friends, neighbours.

Emma's Diary

Emma's Diary offers baby and pregnancy advice for mums to be.

Enjoy Food

This resource will offers recipes, advice and expert diabetes nutritional information.

Excarbs

A site that aims to help people with diabetes using insulin to feel comfortable with taking up exercise – covers the basic rules for most people living with diabetes.

Exercise and Physical Activity: Healthy Living

This page discusses physical activity and exercise.

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.

Eye Screening Journey

This explains what happens at an eye screening appointment.

Footcare Advice for Diabetes

Some useful advice to help you to look after your feet.