Recipe finder - Enjoy Food - Diabetes UK
Recipe finder. Looking to try something new? We’ve got loads of recipes to choose from. All our recipes have been checked and approved by a specialist team of dietitians, so you’ll always know what’s in your food.
Diabetes UK - Know diabetes. Fight diabetes. | Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK provides information, support, research and campaigns for people with diabetes and their families. Learn about diabetes symptoms, types, risk factors, treatments, recipes, events and more.
Fruit and diabetes | Eating with diabetes | Diabetes UK
Everyone should be eating more fruit and vegetables. You're probably aware of the five-a-day target, and this is equally important if you’re living with diabetes or if you’re not. This is because fruit and vegetables are associated with lower risk of heart disease and certain types of cancers. They also provide fibre, minerals and vitamins.
Type 2 diabetes | Diabetes UK
Type 2 diabetes is high blood sugar levels due to your body not making enough of a hormone called insulin, or the insulin it makes not working properly — known as insulin resistance. High blood sugar levels over time can cause other health problems like heart attacks and strokes, as well as problems with your eyes, kidneys, and feet. These are called diabetes complications.
What is Mounjaro and how does it work? - Diabetes UK
Oct 4, 2024 · What is Mounjaro? Mounjaro is a medication you might need to take if you have type 2 diabetes. Find out how it works, and the side effects of Mounjaro.
Checking your blood sugar levels - Diabetes UK
Knowing your blood sugar levels helps you manage your diabetes and reduces your risk of having serious complications – now and in the future. What are blood sugar levels? Your blood sugar levels, also known as blood glucose levels, are a measurement that show how much glucose you have in your blood. Glucose is a sugar that you get from food and drink.
Diabetes courses for healthcare professionals
Find out about various diabetes courses for healthcare professionals working in diabetes care in any capacity. Learn about short courses, leadership programmes, postgraduate courses and e-learning opportunities from Diabetes UK and other providers.
Prediabetes | Diabetes UK | Reduce risk type 2 diabetes
What is prediabetes? Prediabetes means that your blood sugars are higher than usual, but not high enough for you to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It also means that you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You are unlikely to be experiencing any symptoms with prediabetes. Prediabetes is also sometimes called borderline diabetes. Higher than normal blood sugars can be detected ...
Symptoms of diabetes | Type 1 and Type 2 | Diabetes UK
Read about the symptoms of diabetes. If you’re showing early signs of diabetes, contact your healthcare professional today.
What is HbA1c? | Blood Test | Target Levels | Diabetes UK
HbA1c is your average blood glucose (sugar) levels for the last two to three months. If you have diabetes, an ideal HbA1c level is 48mmol/mol (6.5%) or below. If you're at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, your target HbA1c level should be below 42mmol/mol (6%).