Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now delivering our education courses contact free by providing tailored, personal support online via an app or over the phone. We are also trialling some group education sessions online via video.

At this current time it is unclear when our in person face to face courses will resume and so we urge everyone with diabetes to explore our range of digital diabetes education courses.

If you would like more information please contact us on 020 3474 5500.

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Living with Type 1 diabetes

Here are some helpful articles for people living with Type 1 diabetes

6 Sep 2018, 16:41

Diabetes and Heart Disease

We know that heart disease is a complication of diabetes, and therefore affects people with Type 1.

20 Aug 2018, 10:34

Getting support for your mental health can help you manage your diabetes

“I’ve had Type 1 diabetes for 26 years and it hasn’t always been easy. Diabetes and my mental health have had a big impact on each other and it can be hard to unpick that. It’s acknowledged that diabetes can be hard because you don’t get a break."

20 Aug 2018, 10:34

Managing Hypo Anxiety by Dr Jen Nash, Clinical Psychologist

If you worry about hypos then please be reassured - you’re completely normal! Worrying about hypos is very common – one study found that 25 per cent of people with diabetes reported that worrying about hypos is a serious problem for them (Polonsky, 1999).

20 Aug 2018, 10:34

Count those carbs, keep active and keep talking by Emma Bostock

Facing up to the potential complications that diabetes can bring has led to Emma putting more focus on keeping her blood sugar levels within range. Acknowledgement: Diabetes UK

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Health and medication5 Diet1 General7

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