If your body isn't making any insulin or isn't making enough, your body can't convert blood sugar - glucose - into fuel for your body's cells. This condition is diabetes and it's a growing problem in the UK.
Diabetes
About diabetes
Find out about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of diabetes, the differences between type 1 and type 2, and whether you're at risk.
- What is diabetes? - find out more about the different types
- Causes of diabetes - many myths exist about why diabetes occurs
- Symptoms of diabetes - from increased thirst to blurred vision
- Who's at risk from diabetes? - the number of people with diabetes is rising
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.
- Diabetes self-monitoring and check-ups - regular checks can help you to remain in control
- Looking after yourself with diabetes - how regular exercise and a healthy diet help
- Diabetes and blood sugar levels - be alert to symptoms and keep your blood sugar stable
- Diabetes and related illnesses - minimise the risk of developing complications
- Gestational diabetes - pregnant women often exhibit no symptoms
Diabetes treatment
Managing diabetes and keeping it under control.
Research into diabetes
How medical developments are changing diabetes treatment.
Diabetes - useful contacts
Find details of organisations who can provide further information or support.
See also
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