Diabetes is a condition where your blood glucose level is too high. There are two main types, Type 1 and Type 2. They’re different conditions, but the good news is they’re both manageable. There are some other rarer types of diabetes too.
See links below for more information and support:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is the most common form of diabetes in adults. Across the world just over 10% of adults have T2DM There is a clear link with...
There is overwhelming evidence from large scale studies that small but sustainable lifestyle changes (eating better, moving more) can prevent the development of Type 2 Diabetes(T2DM) in high risk individuals....
You may have been told you have “pre- diabetes”- this was based on the old idea that diabetes was a progressive condition and that developing diabetes was inevitable. Now after...
What is Type 2 Diabetes(T2DM)? T2DM is the most common form of diabetes in adults. It is a condition where your body no longer processes the food that you eat...
If you’ve just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, one of the first things you might be worried about is food. You’re likely to be faced with what seems like an...
Being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes can be quite frightening, but with the right treatment and support to make positive lifestyle changes, you can live well with Type 2 Diabetes...
It’s important to know how to manage your diabetes when you’re ill. Some people will know this as diabetes sick day rules. Illness and infection, as well as other forms of...
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If you are planning for pregnancy or are already pregnant please contact the surgery as soon as possible to speak to one of the healthcare professionals. For further information on...
Online resource for those living in greater Manchester with diabetes or at risk of diabetes. You can also access lots of information about diabetes, from videos, leaflets and eLearning courses,...
Living with type 1 diabetes presents its own challenges and here are some links that may be helpful: Diabetes UK info: www.diabetes.org.uk NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes Diabetes My way: www.diabetesmyway.nhs.uk/know-more/what-is-diabetes/type-1-diabetes
This page is for teenagers with lots of information and support all about Type 1 diabetes. If you or someone you know has diabetes, you may find this useful. Website: www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/young-adults
Date published: 4th December, 2020
Date last updated: 9th March, 2024
