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Checking your blood sugar levels Diabetes testing

WEBPlace the device against the side of your finger and press the plunger. Use a different finger each time and a different area. Take your meter with the test strip and hold it against the …

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What is diabetes

WEBDiabetes (otherwise known by the scientific name diabetes mellitus) is a complicated condition and there are many different types of diabetes. Here we'll take you through …

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Diabetes self-management education Diabetes UK

WEBIn 2015 Diabetes UK commissioned the King's Fund to review the evidence on informal and flexible approaches to self-management education. The report concludes that people …

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Diabetes courses for healthcare professionals Diabetes UK

WEBBrighton and Sussex Medical School: Diabetes in Primary Care (PGCert) This course is designed for primary care healthcare professionals to develop their knowledge of the …

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What diabetes care to expect Diabetes UK

WEBRegular care to expect. Everyone living with diabetes should have these diabetes checks and tests every year. If there are any that you haven’t had in the last year, speak to your …

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Diabetes and emotional health

WEBThis guide is for healthcare professionals working with people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who are experiencing emotional difficulties. It offers strategies and tools for …

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Diabetes and gum disease Diabetes UK

WEBGum disease is a very common disease. But when you have diabetes, your risk is higher. Gum disease is caused by one group of bacteria in plaque that makes toxins that …

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UK's largest ever health research programme launched

WEBOur Future Health may hold the key to huge health discoveries. 2022-01-18. The UK’s largest-ever health research programme, called Our Future Health , aims to …

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Our new report issues recommendations to tackle …

WEBThe ‘Tackling Inequality Commission Report’ has been informed by the experiences of more than 100 people living with diabetes across the UK. It sets out the …

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Our prevention work Diabetes UK Preventing type 2 diabetes

WEBWe're working to make sure there is more support for people at high risk of type 2 diabetes. In England, the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme – a partnership between NHS …

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Improving care using systems thinking Diabetes UK

WEBImproving care using systems thinking. The challenges in diabetes care are often urgent, happening at scale and exacerbated by a structure that was not designed to support …

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Three exciting tech developments on the horizon in 2023

WEBThree exciting diabetes tech developments on the horizon. 2023-06-08. Our Senior Policy Officer Anthony Walker looks ahead to the near future with three examples …

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15 Healthcare Essentials campaign Diabetes UK

WEBDiabetes UK has created a simple patient checklist leaflet which outlines15 healthcare essentials, based on the care standards set out by NICE and NHS Quality …

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Our response to serious supply issues of drugs for people with …

WEBIf this shortage is impacting on your mental health and wellbeing you can call the Diabetes UK Helpline – call 0345 123 2399. The NHS is currently facing supply …

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NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme Diabetes UK

WEBA commitment from NHS England, Public Health England, and Diabetes UK to deliver a behavioural programme to support people in reducing their risk of developing Type 2 …

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Our Future Health

WEBOur Future Health is a research programme to help discover new ways to prevent, detect and treat common conditions like diabetes, cancer and dementia. Here …

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Mounjaro can now be prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes

WEBIn January 2024, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved a multi-dose version of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) called Mounjaro …

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The Clinical Champions Programme Diabetes UK

WEBClinical Champions apply their learning locally by collaborating with healthcare professionals, regional and national Diabetes UK teams, alumni participants, individuals …

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