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Driving

This page explains what you need to know about driving if you have diabetes. It covers practical information such as the implications for your car insurance and whether you should inform the DVLA that you have diabetes, as well as potential risks such as having a hypo when you are at the wheel.

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Employment

This page explains how diabetes might affect your ability to work and when it is appropriate to tell your employer.

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Erectile dysfunction

This page discusses impotence, its causes and available treatments.

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Exercise and Physical Activity: Healthy Living

This page discusses physical activity and exercise.

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Exercise and Physical Activity: the Impact on Blood Glucose

This resource explains how exercise and physical activity affects your blood glucose and what you should bear in mind before you start exercising.

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Fats, Oils and Spreads

This page discusses different fats in the diet.

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Fibre and Wholegrains

This page discusses fibre and wholegrains, and how you can include them as part of a healthy balanced diet.

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Food and Travel

Some tips to help you enjoy the local cuisine while travelling.

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Food Labels

This page discusses food labels found on packaging, and how you can use these labels to make healthy food choices.

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Footcare Advice

Some useful advice to help you to look after your feet.

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Footwear advice to reduce the risk of amputation

Advice on footwear to help reduce your risk of amputation.

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Fruit and Vegetables

This page discusses how fruit and vegetables play an important role in a healthy diet.

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Gestational Diabetes

This page explains what gestational diabetes is. It also explains why it develops and how it is diagnosed.

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HbA1c Explained

This page explains the HbA1c blood test and how it is useful in monitoring diabetes.

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Heart Disease and Diabetes

A overview of the effects of heart disease on people with diabetes.

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High risk of developing a Foot Ulcer

There are many conditions which can lead to foot problems. Some of these problems can occur because the nerves and blood vessels supplying your feet are damaged. This is for people that are at high risk of developing a foot ulcer.

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Hypoglycaemia

This page explains what hypoglycaemia is and provides detailed information on the causes and symptoms of a hypoglycaemic episode (a 'hypo') and what you should do if you have one.

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Hypoglycaemia Flowchart

You must do something as soon as you notice symptoms of a hypo, or if a blood test has shown your blood glucose levels (also called blood sugar) is too low. If you don’t act quickly, it could get worse and you could start feeling confused and drowsy.

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Driving

1965 Rated 3 / 5 based on 0 reviews.

Employment

1970 Rated 3 / 5 based on 0 reviews.

Erectile dysfunction

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Exercise and Physical Activity: Healthy Living

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Exercise and Physical Activity: the Impact on Blood Glucose

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Fats, Oils and Spreads

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Fibre and Wholegrains

(1 reviews) 1985 Rated 5 / 5 based on 1 reviews.

Food and Travel

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Food Labels

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Footcare Advice

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Footwear advice to reduce the risk of amputation

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Fruit and Vegetables

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Gestational Diabetes

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HbA1c Explained

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Heart Disease and Diabetes

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High risk of developing a Foot Ulcer

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Hypoglycaemia

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Hypoglycaemia Flowchart

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Injecting Insulin

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Insulin

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