Support groups

This is a selection of support agencies and charities that can help if you have diabetes, but please note that it is by no means exhaustive.

General

Diabetes UK
Helps people with diabetes and their families. Represents and campaigns for their interests, and funds research into the condition.
Careline: 0845 120 2960
Email: careline@diabetes.org.uk
Website: www.diabetes.org.uk

The Diabetes Monitor
Resource for patients to educate themselves about their role as active participants in care of their condition.
Email: info@diabetesmonitor.com
Website: www.diabetesmonitor.com

International Diabetic Athletes Association
Members include people with diabetes who participate in fitness activities at all levels, healthcare professionals, and everyone interested in the relationship between (or special problems of) diabetes and sport.
Email: desa@diabetes-exercise.org
Website: www.diabetes-exercise.org

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
Provides patients, health professionals and the public with authoritative, robust and reliable guidance on current 'best practice'.
Tel. 0845 003 7780
Email: nice@nice.org.uk
Website: www.nice.org.uk

NHS Choices
24-hour nurse-led helpline providing confidential healthcare advice and information, including a section on diabetes.
NHS Direct Line: 0845 4647
Website: www.nhschoices.nhs.uk

NHS 24
Confidential telephone health advice and information service for people in Scotland.
Tel: 08454 242424
Website: www.nhs24.com

World Diabetes Foundation
Dedicated to supporting prevention and treatment of diabetes in developing countries.
Website: www.worlddiabetesfoundation.org/

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