On this page we cover: What is the glycaemic index? Low GI carbohydrate foods and drink Medium GI carbohydrate foods and drink High GI carbohydrate foods and drinks What affects GI? Glycaemic index ...

We know there’s a lot to think about if you have a child with diabetes in your school and your care. It’s really important that a child with diabetes feels confident and safe in school and doesn’t ...

Around 18 months ago, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes following a routine blood test. As a very active person who is mindful of my nutrition, the diagnosis came as a surprise. Before my diagnosis ...

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We estimate that more than 5.8 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, which is an all-time high. Our data shows that almost 4.6 million people in the UK live with diabetes diagnoses.

There's a quick and easy test you can do at home, if you have someone to help you, to check if there have been any changes to the feeling in your feet, called the Touch the Toes test. If you have ...

Getting enough quality sleep is important for good health and wellbeing. For people living with diabetes, sleep problems can be common. And getting a good night’s rest can be easier said than done.

What are the symptoms for prediabetes? There aren’t usually any prediabetes symptoms – which is higher than normal blood sugar levels (but below the range for type 2 diabetes) – so it may not be ...

There is no food you can’t eat if you want to prevent type 2 diabetes or help you manage prediabetes. It is a question of choosing healthier foods more often. On this page, we'll share which foods and ...

How does weight loss help prediabetes? If you’re carrying extra weight, losing just a few pounds can help you reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and help you manage prediabetes or even reverse ...

Our landmark ELSA study (Early Surveillance for Autoimmune diabetes) has shown that childhood screening for type 1 diabetes works.