Laser treatment Laser treatment is used for early proliferative retinopathy and to stabilise some cases of diabetic maculopathy. The treatment causes the growth of new abnormal blood vessels at the ...

Causes of type 1 diabetes It’s normal to wonder if something you’ve done could have caused your type 1 diabetes – or a child’s type 1 diabetes. But there’s nothing you could have done to prevent it.

Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS) can happen when people with type 2 diabetes – or undiagnosed type 2 diabetes – have very high blood glucose levels, also called blood sugar levels. By the time ...

June 2024 End of life care for people with diabetes continues to be under investigated and there is a dearth of guidelines, recommendations, and research into this topic. Caring for people with ...

NICE have published the outcome of their appraisal for hybrid closed-loop systems – recommending that over the next five years hundreds of thousands of people living with type 1 diabetes should be ...

We work with a partner company called Unity 4 who we ask to contact those whose memberships have recently lapsed or stopped. Unity 4 will always call from the number 01952 466927. If you have any ...

Our annual professional conference exclusively for diabetes healthcare professionals 26 to 28 February 2025 SEC Glasgow Book now Save the date for the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2026: 22 to ...

If you, or someone in your family, has type 1, type 2 or another type of diabetes, you'll know that it can sometimes be difficult to know what to eat. Start here for the key information you need to ...

Whether you're eating out or supermarket shopping, portion sizes have changed over the years. For example, bottles and cups of fizzy drinks have grown, a family bag of crisps has gotten bigger, sliced ...

Know the symptoms of type 1 diabetes – we call these the 4Ts. If you spot any of these signs, see a doctor for a test immediately. What are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes? T oilet – going for a wee ...

Supporting HCPs leaflet (PDF, 2MB) This leaflet describes how Diabetes UK can work with and support healthcare professionals and their patients. Available to order or download as a PDF for free from ...

If you live with diabetes, it can be tricky to know which drinks are good for your health, and which ones you might want to avoid, or have less often. Does it matter what we drink? Yes, particularly ...