Being diagnosed with diabetes can be a scary prospect, but it doesn't need to be – in this brand-new title, we'll help you understand what a diagnosis means for you and your family, and we'll share expert-approved advice on staying healthy and living well!
Welcome
What is diabetes? • We explore the roles of glucose, insulin and the pancreas to explain what diabetes is and how it can develop
Signs and symptoms of diabetes • Identify the early warning signs and risk factors
What is prediabetes? • We explore what the diagnosis means and how to tackle this early warning sign
Diagnosing diabetes • Here is what to expect when embarking on a diabetes diagnosis, for both types of the disease
Diabetes in childhood • It’s not easy having a diabetic child, but it’s not impossible either. This is how to meet those challenges and thrive
Coming to terms with a diagnosis • A diagnosis of diabetes can be a shock, but is also the first step to helping you to feel better
Managing diabetes • Modern medical advancements means that there are loads of ways to keep your diabetes under control
The importance of exercise • Why movement plays such a big role in managing your diabetes
Step into shape! • Walk your way to healthiness and help manage your diabetes
Dive in, shape up • Whether you’re a doggy-paddler or swimming pro, power up your pool routine in just 30 minutes to help manage diabetes
Speedy health kick • Choose one of these quick workouts three times a week to boost your wellbeing
Spice up your diet • Diabetes requires some dietary restraint – but that doesn’t mean holding back on flavour
What is glycaemic index? • Will celery raise your blood sugar faster than a carrot? Their GI ratings could help you work it out.
Dieting with diabetes • Lose weight, feel great and keep your blood sugar under control
When being slim isn’t enough • Obesity isn’t the only risk factor for type 2 diabetes – it’s time to get clued up on the causes of the condition
Bad habits and diabetes • Not everything on this list has to be totally avoided, even if you’re diabetic
Say goodbye to bad habits • Stuck in a rut when it comes to your health? Here’s how to make a positive shift
Fix your sleep… for good • Changing the way you think about sleep could make those ZZZs work better for you
Hypos, hypers and DKAs • How to recognise when your blood sugar isn’t where it should be and how to deal with it
Long-term complications • Diabetes is difficult on its own, but unfortunately it often drags along a raft of other problems in its wake. Here’s how to deal with them
Women’s health and diabetes • We explore how diabetes affects women differently, from puberty to pregnancy, menopause and beyond
How to care for someone with diabetes • People with diabetes can thrive, but we all need help sometimes. This is how to help and not hinder
Living with diabetes • Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 15, Nicholas has spent 55 years navigating a condition whose treatment has evolved with each passing decade. From glass syringes and boiled needles to smartphone sensors, his story is one of resilience, rebellion and good humour
Take a break • Going on holiday with diabetes is possible, it just requires some extra planning
Working with diabetes • A diabetes diagnosis does not mean that your working life has to end; all it takes is a few adjustments
Understanding Diabetes
Understanding Diabetes • Everything you need to know about being diabetic