Diabetes UK’s support line on 0345 123 2399.

Open Monday to Friday from 9am – 6pm. 

NHS Diabetes Advice supports adults living with either type of diabetes who use insulin to manage their condition, and who require clinical advice on topics such as: Hyperglycaemia, Hypoglycaemia, Sick day rules and Missed injections. www.diabetes.org.uk

New online tools for people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are now available on the NHS to help people manage their condition during the coronavirus pandemic, more information can be found on the link below.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2020/06/nhs-launches-new-online-support-for-people-with-diabetes/

Diabetes is a serious condition which affects thousands of people across our area every year. 90% of adults with Diabetes have Type 2 Diabetes.

Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes or you’ve had the condition for some time, we want to help you manage your Type 2 Diabetes as best as you can. When Type 2 Diabetes is managed well, it can help you feel much better – and it can reduce the risk of your condition worsening, or developing complications.

To help you manage your condition well, the NHS offers the DESMOND programme. This programme is a one-day training session that is freely available to anyone in England with Type 2 Diabetes. DESMOND will help you by giving you the skills and knowledge you need to manage your condition effectively, with a strong focus on practical tips and information.

If you live with a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis, DESMOND is designed to help you. Getting enrolled onto the programme is quick and easy, and you can follow the course either virtually or face-to-face. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact our surgery to discuss DESMOND.