Diabetes overview
Around 1.6 million people in the UK have diabetes - and the number is growing. Find out what causes diabetes and if obesity is to blame. Diabetes is a condition where the blood sugar level is higher than normal. Type 1 diabetes or ... [... more]
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About diabetes
In this section, we outline the symptoms, causes and diagnosis of diabetes - and also alert you to who is at risk of developing the condition. Personal stories Blood sugar levels Diabetes in pregnancy Useful contacts An introduction to the basics ... [... more]
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Facts about insulin treatment
Insulin is an essential hormone. Without it, the body cannot control or properly use glucose (sugar) - one of its main energy supplying fuels. People with Type 1 diabetes produce inadequate amounts of insulin, so insulin replacement is their key ... [... more]
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Diabetic acidosis (ketoacidosis)
Diabetic acidosis is a life-threatening condition that can occur in people with Type 1 diabetes. Less commonly, it can also occur with Type 2 diabetes. Diabetic acidosis requires immediate hospitalisation for treatment with fluid and insulin. It ... [... more]
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Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) in diabetes
Hypoglycaemia is a condition where the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood drops below a certain point - about 3.0mmol/l. The blood sugar level is the amount of glucose in the blood. It is expressed as millimoles per litre (mmol/l). This causes ... [... more]
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Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'insulin dependent diabetes'. Type 1 diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin output because of damage to the pancreas gland. Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'insulin dependent diabetes'. This is because this ... [... more]
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Diabetes in children
Type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in children: 90-95 per cent of under 16s with diabetes have this type. Dr Stephen Greene, consultant paediatrician, Professor Ian Campbell, consultant physician and Dr Soon Song, consultant ... [... more]
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Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes used to be called 'non-insulin dependent diabetes'. This is because insulin injections were not part of its treatment. As some people with Type 2 also now require insulin, the phrase Type 2 is preferred. Type 2 diabetes is ... [... more]
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Telling it like it is...
Any sufferer will tell you that living with diabetes may at first seem daunting. Everyone's story will be different but the same fact remains - diabetes is an illness that can be both controlled and treated. Daniel and his parents talk about ... [... more]
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Recent technology
As so many people are affected by diabetes, research is ongoing to determine how the disease might be prevented and treated as painlessly as possible. It's very clear that being overweight and inactive increases the chances of someone developing ... [... more]
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Living with diabetes
Having diabetes increases the risk of other health problems but there are lots of things you can do to minimise them - such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle, attending regular check-ups and monitoring your sugar levels. Regular checks can help ... [... more]
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Treating diabetes
Diabetes can't be cured, but it can be managed and kept under control. Anyone diagnosed with diabetes should seek treatment immediately to prevent associated illnesses. Both type 1 and type 2 can cause serious health problems such as heart ... [... more]
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