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Type Two
John Shepherd
"When I first found out I had diabetes I was quite surprised When I look back all the signs where there - tiredness constantly going for a pee and so on but I just put it down to middle-age I went to the optician and found that my eyesight had ... read more
Type Two
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is the name for diabetes that develops during pregnancy Like other forms of diabetes it is characterised by a high blood glucose level Gestational diabetes can often be controlled through simple changes to your lifestyle It is only cause for concern if left untreated or is not controlled ... read more
Type Two
Steps to sensible drinking
If you follow these simple steps towards sensible drinking you should be able to enjoy a glass or two of alcohol with worry about possible health complications ... read more
Type Two
Alcohol
You don't have to completely give up drinking because you have diabetes Understanding how alcohol affects your blood glucose levels is the key to avoiding any problems On very rare occasions drinking too much alcohol has resulted in fatal health complications for people with diabetes The reasons why these problems ... read more
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Type One
Avoiding hypoglycaemia
Exercise can be classified into two forms anaerobic and aerobic Anaerobic activities are characterized by higher intensities of muscular work for example sprinting power lifting hockey Aerobic activities involve lower intensities of muscular work for example running cycling rowing swimming and other endurance sports Many aerobic activities include short bursts ... read more
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Snacks
People who don't have diabetes have low insulin levels in between meals If you are using rapid-acting insulin with multiple injections or an insulin pump you will be less dependent on snacks in between meals ... read more
Type One
Having children
If you are thinking about becoming pregnant let your diabetes team know and they will try to help you to get your diabetes under control before conception Advice and counselling should be available It is better for a female to wait at least until she is in her twenties before ... read more
Type Two
The Metabolic syndrome and diabetes
The metabolic syndrome is the name given to a group of different conditions that are likely to increase your chance of developing Type 2 diabetes It is still unclear what causes the metabolic syndrome although there is an inherited genetic link Being overweight and physically inactive has also been linked ... read more






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