Are you living with Diabetes?

Are you living with diabetes? You are not alone! Around 8% of people with a diabetes diagnoses have Type 1 diabetes, and around 90% of people with diabetes diagnosis have type 2 diabetes. Over 4.7 million people are living with a diagnoses of diabetes in the UK.

As part of managing diabetes, you should attend an annual review* with your GP surgery. This is a 2 part review, booked via your GP surgery, that includes an initial health check, foot check and blood test, and a follow up appointment with a diabetes nurse to review results and discuss any necessary changes to medication or lifestyle. Treatment for diabetes is designed to keep your blood sugars in a healthy range.

You will also be invited for diabetic eye screening if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are over the age of 12.

*review frequency can vary based on patient need. An annual review is the minimum requirement.

If you would like to know more about diabetes, or are looking to understand lifestyle changes to manage diabetes better, head over to Diabetes UK who have a dedicated support line, online resources and peer support communities! You can also find information on ‘what to do in an emergency’.