Support

• Diabetes UK is a charity to support those affected by diabetes- https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about_us

• Diabetes UK have a dedicated helpline for those with diabetes - 03451232399

• NHS provides information for those with Diabetes - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/finding-help-and-support/

• BDA provides resources on Diabetes - www.bda.uk.com/resource/diabetes-type-2.html

• Always consult your GP for further support/resources available 

With pioneering research diabetes treatment has become advanced, whilst there is no cure small changes in lifestyle can make a difference to your health and diabetes can be managed through appropriate treatment and management.

To learn more - check out this list of diabetes resources we have produced!

Article written by: Gopika Chandratheva (RNutr) @gopis_nourishingrecipes

References

1 https://view-health-screening-recommendations.service.gov.uk/diabetes/

2https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/101/7/2628/2810090?gclid=CjwKCAjw14uVBhBEEiwAaufYx_kIy8fjemlwlUVYgaRxFnzod81h6qnNVeBRFNJssNVj1Z1EWXEz-BoCaQgQAvD_BwE

3 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gestational-diabetes/

4 https://patient.info/diabetes/type-1-diabetes/insulins

5 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/

6 https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes

7 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/professionals/position-statements-reports/statistics

8https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/338934/Adult_obesity_and_type_2_diabetes_.pdf

9 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-matters-preventing-type-2-diabetes/health-matters-preventing-type-2-diabetes

10 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/eating-with-diabetes/what-is-a-healthy-balanced-diet

11 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a-lower-carb-diet-is-an-effective-short-term-option-for-type-2-diabetes

12 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/eating-with-diabetes/10-ways-to-eat-well-with-diabetes

13 https://diabetes-resources-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/resources-s3/2018-03/1373_Nutrition%20guidelines_0.pdf

14 https://diabetes-resources-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/resources-s3/2018-03/1373_Nutrition%20guidelines_0.pdf

15 https://www.england.nhs.uk/diabetes/diabetes-prevention/

16https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/diabetes-treatments

17 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/education