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One Week Changed My Life!
Nigel's tells the story of how attending a DAFNE course quite literally changed his life
Getting time off work to attend diabetes education
It can be difficult to decide when to tell your employer and work colleagues about your diabetes and asking for time off work to attend diabetes education
Talking about diabetes is fundamental
Chances are if you have a social media account you’ll have seen a photo of some Easter Eggs or a pile of sweets or cup cakes with the caption #diabetes. It might seem like a harmless joke to most, but to my daughter it is a metaphorical punch in the face.
Some of the benefits of diabetes education programmes
Just a few examples of education courses available
Am I getting the education that I need to manage my diabetes?
People with diabetes need effective patient education to enable them to manage their diabetes on a day-to-day basis.
What causes Type 1 diabetes?
Lucy Trelfa helps explain what causes Type 1 diabetes
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Type 2 remission. Find out what we know so far
Type 2 diabetes is serious. If it’s not managed properly, the consequences include a higher risk of amputations, heart disease and sight loss.
Which course should I book?
After understanding that your diabetes education is vital for your health and wellbeing, deciding which course to go on is the next milestone. We’ve listed our courses here and detailed who they would be suited to and what they involve.
How to guides from Diabetes UK (Type 2)
A selection of videos from Diabetes UK