Diabetes
At Risk of Developing Diabetes?
If you are you at risk of developing Diabetes the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme is there to help you take control of your health and reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes: If you have been told you are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and haven’t already been referred to our service, ask your GP, nurse or NHS Health Check professional to refer you to your local Healthier You service or self-refer on our website or by contacting us: info@preventing-diabetes.co.uk 0333 577 3010 preventing-diabetes.co.uk
Know your Risk: Encourage your loved ones to find out their risk of type 2 diabetes with our Know Your Risk tool . It only takes a few minutes, and could make a huge difference to someone’s health.
DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self -Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed)
DESMOND is a patient education programme available for patients with type 2 diabetes. It helps them learn more about their diabetes, encourage self-management of their condition and allow the opportunity to meet others. For more information speak to your GP. You can also self refer.
NEWS
Did you know...?
Continuous Glucose monitoring is now available to more people on the NHS. Speak to your GP or Consultant to find out if you are eligible.
You are now eligible to be prescribed Continual Glucose Monitors on the NHS if you have type 1 diabetes, use insulin and have a learning disability or you are pregnant and have diabetes.
Find out more at Diabetes UK
My type 1 diabetes
https://mytype1diabetes.nhs.uk/
1. A public information website that is accessible to all. The ‘Know More’ section has searchable resources including videos and leaflets, and multi-language content in the My Languages section (no registration required).
2. Six eLearning courses for adults with Type 1 diabetes, to help increase understanding and confidence in self-management. These courses cover a range of topics useful for people who are newly diagnosed, or for those needing additional support with insulin management, lifestyle change and complications management. They also include topics like driving, employment, alcohol, sex and travel. There is a specific course for carbohydrate counting, a course for older teenagers and young adults, and courses for people either thinking about or starting insulin pump therapy.
Apps, Websites and Pocket Medic
NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups in Coventry and Warwickshire have commissioned a series of online videos for you to watch as part of your treatment plan. Each film has been created by NHS healthcare professionals and patients, they are designed to help you to understand and manage your diabetes condition.
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes and BAME communities
Gestational diabetes
Cooking healthy and tasty family food
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDPiz20l7Yg
Type 1 Diabetes – teenage transition
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xUEDXfWqRc
You can watch them as many times as you wish and you may wish to watch them with your family and carers too.
Diabetes UK
If you, or someone you know, are looking for diabetes support or advice, Diabetes UK have lots of information and resources to help you.
These are some of the support services Diabetes UK offer:
Helpline: A team of highly trained advisors provide specialist information and advice on all aspects of life with diabetes, whether you’re living with diabetes yourself, supporting a loved one, or worried about your risk. Call 0345 123 2399 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) or email helpline@diabetes.org.uk for answers, support or just to talk to someone who knows about diabetes.
Support Forum: an online community where you can chat to and share experiences with others living with and affected by diabetes. It's free to use, and available 24/7.
Learning Zone: for simple, practical information from diabetes experts tailored to you. It covers a wide range of helpful topics, from the basics of diabetes management, food and exercise, to looking after your mental wellbeing.
Eating with diabetes: The Enjoy Food section of our website has meal plans, expert diet advice, food swaps,and hundreds of healthy, family friendly recipes.
Know your Risk: Encourage your loved ones to find out their risk of type 2 diabetes with our Know Your Risk tool . It only takes a few minutes, and could make a huge difference to someone’s health.
Keep up with the latest from the Diabetes UK Midlands Branch:
www.facebook.com/DiabetesUKMidlandsandEast or
email: midlands@diabetes.org.uk
NHS Diabetes Advice helpline
NHS England and NHS Improvement have launched a new helpline in response to disruption to normal diabetes services due to the COVID-19 pandemic and response.
The service is for adults living with diabetes who use insulin to manage their condition and require immediate clinical advice.
Whether you or a member of your household have caught the virus, or routine care has been disrupted, the helpline is available for immediate clinical advice to help you understand how to effectively manage their diabetes.
You can access NHS Diabetes Advice via Diabetes UK’s support line on:
0345 123 2399 Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm.
WCC Training
Course: Understanding Diabetes for People with Learning Disability
If you would like register your interest to attend a course on understanding how to manage Diabetes for people with a learning disability please email:
