Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are too high. Find out about the types of diabetes and the treatment options.

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Pre-diabetes

Pre-diabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal. Learn about lifestyle changes that can stop you getting type 2 diabetes.

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Diabetes screening tests

You can have diabetes without any symptoms at all. If you are at a high risk of diabetes, ask your doctor about diabetes screening tests.

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Diabetes medicines

Read about diabetes medicines including insulin and other medicines to control your blood sugar levels, how to take them and their side effects.

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Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that affects people with diabetes. Read about the symptoms and treatments for diabetic neuropathy.

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Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes can affect people of any age but is most often diagnosed in young people. Read about the symptoms and treatment for type 1 diabetes.

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Gestational diabetes

Learn about the causes, risk factors and potential complications of gestational diabetes, when during pregnancy it occurs, and how it can be managed.

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Diabetic retinopathy

Discover how diabetes can slowly damage your retina (the back of your eye). This can lead to diabetic retinopathy and vision problems.

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Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body doesn't make enough insulin or doesn't use it well. Find out how to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.

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Insulin and diabetes

Find out about insulin and diabetes, including important points on storing insulin, and what to do if you run out of insulin or it has expired.

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Insulin and non-insulin injection devices for diabetes

Some diabetes medicines are injected. There are different delivery devices, like pumps and syringes. Read about using devices safely and effectively.

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Metformin

Metformin is a medicine commonly prescribed by doctors for managing type 2 diabetes. It can be used together with other diabetes medicines.

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HbA1c test

Find out about the HbA1c test - a blood test used to help diagnose diabetes and monitor blood sugar control in people with diabetes.

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Devices to self-monitor your blood sugar

If you have diabetes, it's important to monitor your blood glucose. Learn more about monitoring devices, blood sugar and ketone testing equipment.

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Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)

Hyperglycaemia is too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. Find out how this feels and what to do if your blood sugar is higher than it should be.

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Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)

Hypoglycaemia is having too little glucose (sugar) in your blood. Find out what a hypo feels like, and how to help someone with low blood sugar.

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Diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a medical emergency. It can happen when people with diabetes have very high blood sugar levels. Read more about DKA.

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Eye diseases

Find information on common eye diseases, such as conjunctivitis, glaucoma, refractive errors, cataracts, colour blindness, diabetic retinopathy and keratoconus.

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Blood glucose test

Blood glucose tests (blood sugar tests) are used to diagnose and monitor diabetes. Find out how to prepare for this test and what your results mean.

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Endocrine disorders and diseases

Endocrine diseases and disorders range in severity, and can be very common, like diabetes, or very rare, like gigantism. Learn more about a range of these conditions here.

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Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a group of health conditions that raise stroke, heart disease and type-2 diabetes risk. Read about symptoms and treatments.

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Mediterranean diet

Health benefits of the Mediterranean diet include a lower risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and more. Read more on what foods to include.

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Junk food and your health

Eating junk food, and having sweet drinks, can lead to short and long-term health complications such as weight gain, diabetes and heart problems.

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Foot care

Your health can affect your feet. Discover foot care tips, common problems, and how illnesses like diabetes affect foot health. Get expert guidance.

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Ketogenic diet

A ketogenic or 'keto' diet is very low in carbohydrates. It is sometimes used as a complementary treatment — like for epilepsy in children.

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Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage causing pain, numbness or tingling in your arms and legs. Explore causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Neuropathy

Neuropathy is a nerve condition that can lead to pain, numbness, weakness or tingling in one or more parts of your body. Learn more about neuropathy.

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Leg ulcers

Leg ulcers are deep sores in the leg, and they're very common, expecially among older people. Here's what you need to know about leg ulcers.

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Glycaemic index (GI)

The glycaemic index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrate foods based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. Learn more here.

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Chronic wounds

Chronic wounds take a long time to heal. They can be painful and may cause serious complications. Read about why they happen and how to treat them.

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