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What is a healthy, balanced diet for diabetes

Starchy foods are things like potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, chapattis, naan and plantain. They all contain carbohydrate, which is broken … See more

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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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Type 2 diabetes risk factors Diabetes UK

WebSmoking is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, and also increases the risk of other health conditions such as heart disease and cancer. There is a lot of support …

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Fruit and diabetes Eating with diabetes Diabetes UK

WebThe amount of carbohydrate you eat has the biggest effect on your blood glucose levels after eating. A portion of fruit, such as a medium apple, generally contains about 15 to …

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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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The Eatwell Guide: What does it mean for diabetes

WebPut simply, The Eatwell Guide is an updated version of this. It aims to make it easier for you to identify foods you should try to eat more of, foods you should aim to eat less of, and …

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Complications of diabetes Guide to diabetes Diabetes UK

WebAcute complications. These can happen at any time and may lead to chronic, or long-term, complications. Hypos – when your blood sugars are too low. Hypers – when your blood …

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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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Diabetes diagnoses double in the last 15 years Diabetes …

WebDiabetes diagnoses double in the last 15 years. 2021-05-04. Read the latest 2023 figures for the number of people living with diabetes in the UK. Our new analysis …

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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 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 inflame …

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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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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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Work and diabetes Life with diabetes Diabetes UK

WebMeal plans and diabetes. How to choose your meal plan. 1,200 calories a day. 1,200 calories a day vegetarian. 1,500 calories a day. 1,500 calories a day vegetarian. 1,800 …

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Stress and diabetes The impact on your wellbeing Diabetes UK

WebHow stress can affect diabetes. If you’re feeling stressed, your body releases stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. This should give you an energy boost for a ‘fight …

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Our new report issues recommendations to tackle diabetes …

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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Links between diabetes and depression Diabetes UK

WebThe links between diabetes and depression. Depression and diabetes share some symptoms. Being tired and sleeping a lot, and having difficulty concentrating can happen …

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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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What the Tresiba FlexTouch shortages mean for people living with

Web2023-11-20. UPDATE, 20 NOVEMBER, 2023: According to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Tresiba FlexTouch 100units/ml pens will be out of stock in the UK …

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