Diabetes

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level to become too high.

There are two main types of diabetes – type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1. In the UK, around 90% of all adults with diabetes have type 2.

NHS Tayside has a new pathway for diabetes care, watch the YouTube video to find out more.

When to see a doctor

You should discuss with your GP if you have any of the risk factors, such as feeling thirsty, passing urine more often than usual, and feeling tired all the time.

Please read more about living with type 2 diabetes from NHS Tayside Diabetes Managed Clinical Network Patient Information Leaflets

Type 1 Diabetes

In type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin. As insulin production decreases until no more is produced, your glucose levels increase, which can seriously damage the body’s organs.

Type 1 diabetes usually develops before the age of 40, often during the teenage years.

Please read more about living with type 1 diabetes from NHS Tayside Diabetes Managed Clinical Network Patient Information Leaflets

My Diabetes My Way

My Diabetes My Way is an interactive Website and App where you can find leaflets, videos, educational tools and much more to help you manage your Diabetes. See the link below

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Other online resources

Trend Diabetes has lots of downloadable leaflets for you