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We publish a series of professionally authored leaflets on diabetes and related health which are freely available below as pdf download, audio file or as hard copy upon request.
Diabetes comprises many disorders characterized by hyperglycaemia. According to the current classification there are two major types: type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
Cardiovascular Conditions. What Is Diabetes and How Can I Manage It? Diabetes is a condition that results in blood sugar rising to dangerous levels. Blood sugar, also called glucose, is controlled by insulin. Blood sugar is your main source of energy and comes mostly from the food you eat.
Learn to manage your diabetes. In creating this diabetes care and management plan you should use information that you and your diabetes care team have on file. Remember to always bring your most recent blood sugar (blood glucose) records, lab results and a list of current medications to every visit with . your diabetes care provider.
If you or someone you know has diabetes, you’re not alone. Millions of people have diabetes. Diabetes cannot yet be cured. But it can be managed. Type 1 In type 1 diabetes, the body makes little or no insulin, due to an immune system response that destroys insulin-producing cells. So people with type 1 diabetes must take insulin every day.