Resources
Diabetes Injections (Non-Insulin)
This video provides information and guidance on non-insulin injectable medications.
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Diabetes UK information in 10 different languages
This page contains information regarding 'What is Diabetes' and '15 Healthcare Essentials' in 10 different languages.
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Diabetes, Periods and the Menstrual Cycle
This resource explains how blood glucose levels in women and girls with diabetes can be affected by their periods and provides some tips for managing diabetes around periods.
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Diabetic eye screening: easy read guide
This booklet tells you about diabetic eye screening. It is an easy read guide about a health check for people who have diabetes and are aged 12 or over.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a rare but serious condition. This leaflet is for people with type 2 diabetes that are on a group of medications called 'gliflozins' (Sodium glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors). These medications may increase your risk of DKA.
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Diet: Key Information for Healthy Eating
This page contains useful tips on how to maintain a healthy balanced diet.
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DigiBete
DigiBete is a video web platform and App designed to help support children, young people and families self-manage their own Type 1 Diabetes by extending the reach of clinical teams online. Their resources offer digital education, awareness, training and support to patients and families living with T1D, which complements and extends clinical care and assists self-management, allowing them to share videos and educational resources about their condition.
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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.
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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.
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Emotional Eating
This video looks at emotional eating, why it happens, and practical ways to recognise and manage it.
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Employer tips Type1Uncut
Diabetes doesn’t stop us from being successful in the workplace and getting the jobs we want.. but how much does your employer understand about your Type 1? The #type1uncut team share some of their advice for employers
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Employment
This page explains how diabetes might affect your ability to work and when it is appropriate to tell your employer.
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Exercise and Physical Activity: Healthy Living
This page discusses physical activity and exercise.
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Exercise recommendations
This video outlines the recommended types and amounts of weekly exercise for adults.
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Eye Problems: Retinopathy and eye screening
This page provides information on what retinopathy is, the risks for developing it, and what happens at an eye screening appointment.
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Fats, Oils and Spreads
Discover the essential facts about fats and oils — their types, health benefits, cooking uses, and how they impact your diet.
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Fibre and Wholegrains
Learn how fibre and wholegrains support digestion, heart health, and weight management. Explore the best sources and tips to boost your daily intake.
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Finger prick blood glucose monitoring
Finger prick monitoring allows people with diabetes to check their blood glucose levels. It involves pricking the fingertip with a small, sharp device to get a drop of blood, placing the blood on a test strip, and using a meter to read the blood glucose level.
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