Resources
High risk of type 2 diabetes (Non Diabetic Hyperglycaemia)
Being at high risk of type 2 diabetes is officially called non-diabetic hyperglycaemia or NDH. It means that the glucose levels in your blood are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
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Risk levels
This page explains the different risk levels for developing type 2 diabetes, what they mean, and how they’re assessed using blood test results and other risk factors.
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Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of the Adult (LADA)
This resource gives a brief summary of the type of diabetes called Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of the Adult (LADA).
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Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
This resource gives an overview of Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY), including why it develops and how it is diagnosed.
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Neonatal Diabetes
This resource provides a short summary of neonatal diabetes and its causes.
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Understanding Steroids and Diabetes
This page provides information on the effects steroids can have on your blood glucose levels
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What is type 3c diabetes?
Discover the intricacies of Type 3c diabetes, its distinct characteristics, causes, and symptoms. Gain insights into this lesser-known form of diabetes and its impact on overall health.
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Non Diabetic Hyperglycaemia (NDH)
This video explains non-diabetic hyperglycaemia, which is also called pre-diabetes. It describes what this condition means, how it develops, and why recognising it matters for your future health.
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Monitoring your Diabetes
This video shows you how to monitor your type 2 diabetes by testing your urine and blood sugar levels. It also gives information on the causes and symptoms of hypoglycaemia and how to treat a 'hypo'.
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Flash Glucose Monitors
Flash glucose monitors are a way of measuring your blood glucose levels without having to prick your fingers. It is a small sensor that you wear just under your skin and records your glucose (sugar) levels continuously throughout the day and night.
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10 things any parent should expect from their child's diabetes care
The Type 1 essentials for children and young people outline the 10 things any parent should expect from their child's diabetes care. It includes the care, checks and help that the child or family need to make sure their condition is managed well - in hospital, school and wider society.
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A Guide to Alcohol for Type 1 Diabetes
Having type 1 diabetes and more than 1 or 2 alcoholic drinks can have a big effect on blood glucose levels. It’s important to understand the risks of high and low glucose levels, why these happen and how to prevent these risks.
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African Healthy Eating Checklist
A healthy eating checklist for those who have an African diet.
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Alcohol
This page explains what you need to know about alcohol as someone with diabetes. It explains what a unit of alcohol actually is, and covers sensible drinking limits, the effect of alcohol on your blood glucose and how best to avoid having a hypo while you are drinking.
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Barry- type 2 diabetes, beats smoking
In this video Barry, who had type 2 diabetes, beats smoking.
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