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What is a healthy diet? Diet is an important part of managing your diabetes. There is no one-size-fits-all diet for diabetes, because everyone is different. But it is important to eat foods from the five food groups: fruit, vegetables, dairy, lean meats (or vegetarian alternatives) and whole grains.  Diet is...

What is driving with diabetes? Patients with diabetes may be taking medication which increases the risk of high blood sugar while driving.  This may affect your ability to drive. Your GP will talk to you about how to manage your diabetes and drive safely.

What is fasting? Fasting is when you choose not to eat or drink for a certain length of time. Sometimes, fasting needs to happen before surgery. You can also fast to help you lose weight or as a religious practice, like Ramadan. Sometimes, people who fast stop taking medicines too....

What is diabetes during pregnancy? If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are pregnant, you need special care. Without the right care, there may be long-term negative effects for you and your baby. Having uncontrolled diabetes during pregnancy can increase the chance your baby does not develop...

What is diabetes care? Ongoing diabetes care is important. You should see your GP and diabetes care team often to manage your health while living with diabetes. This resource lets you know the types of check-ups you need and how often they should be happening. You could take this with...

What is a diabetes eye screening? Diabetes is not just a disease that affects your blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can also change the shape of the lens in your eye, causing blurry vision. This problem eases when blood sugar levels are stable. Diabetes can also cause vision...

What is a diabetes foot screening? Diabetes is not just a disease that affects your blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can also cause damage to the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. This puts you at risk of foot infections, ulcers and even amputation. Nerve damage could...

What is diabetes in children? Diabetes happens in children when the glucose level in their blood stays high. Everybody has glucose in their blood. It is in the food we eat. A hormone called insulin allows glucose to move from the blood to the body's cells. Insulin is made in...

What is a diabetes kidney screening? High blood sugar levels can damage your kidneys. Undiagnosed kidney damage can lead to serious health issues. You might develop kidney failure, which requires dialysis or a kidney transplant to keep you alive. Kidney damage is often ‘silent’. This means that you may not...

What are diabetes medications? If you have type 2 diabetes, you may need medication to help manage your blood sugar levels. There are lots of options. Your GP will help you find the right option based on your unique health needs. Common options include tablets and needles. Medication doesn’t replace...

What is gestational diabetes? Diabetes develops if the body can’t make enough insulin. Insulin helps the body to absorb sugar from the blood. Some women get a type of diabetes when they are pregnant. This is called gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes usually goes away after your baby is born. But,...

What is hypoglycaemia? Hypoglycaemia is low blood sugar and it’s one of the most common problems related to diabetes. Taking too much medication, not eating enough or exercising a lot might cause low blood sugar in people with diabetes. If untreated, low blood sugar can cause serious health risks. Some...

What is pre-diabetes? After you eat, your body breaks down food into glucose, a type of sugar. A hormone called insulin helps your body absorb glucose. If your body can’t make enough insulin or the insulin does not work properly, you may develop diabetes. Pre-diabetes is a condition that happens...

What is pre-pregnancy planning? If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and can become pregnant, it is important to plan. Planning helps women manage their diabetes and prepare for pregnancy. It is important even if you do not want to become pregnant. If you want to have a...

What is self-monitoring blood glucose? Self-monitoring of blood glucose is recommended for all people with type 1 diabetes. It is also recommended for people with type 2 diabetes who are on insulin or other medications that may cause low blood sugar levels. It also advised for pregnant women diagnosed with...

What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is when your pancreas is unable to make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body absorb and use the glucose, or sugar, in the food you eat. Glucose is a key energy source. Without insulin, your body can’t perform its...

What is type 2 diabetes? Diabetes develops if the body can’t make enough insulin. After you eat, your body breaks down food into glucose (a type of sugar). Insulin is a hormone that helps your body absorb sugar from the blood. If you have type 2 diabetes, the glucose in...