Living with Diabetes
Diabetes is a long-term disease with no "magic cure". However, having diabetes does not mean your life is ruined or that you are doomed to suffer lots of restrictions and limitations.
Life is for living. Although diabetes can impact on many aspects of daily life - in this section you will find lots of helpful advice about living to the full with your diabetes. We cover healthy eating, physical activity, smoking, sensible drinking, driving, travel, employment issues, relationships and pregnancy.
What can I eat? Healthy eating is a very important part of your treatment. Your dietitian will help you put together a healthy food plan taking into account your weight, age and activity. Your food plan will be worked out to fit in with your lifestyle. Click here to learn more.
Physical activity or exercise is very important for everyone but is especially important for those of us with diabetes. Exercise keeps us fit and slim, improves our circulation and will help keep our blood sugars under control. Click here to learn more.
Smoking is never a good idea as it has so many damaging effects on health. Smoking when you have diabetes is really stupid. Click here to find out why and for help on how to stop smoking.
Drinking alcohol is OK when you have diabetes provided you are sensible and know what to expect and look out for. Click here to find out how alcohol can effect your diabetes and for advice on sensible drinking.
There are some important things that you must know and do if you are a driver with diabetes. Click here for the latest info.
Diabetes is no bar to travel and we all like to get away for a break. Having diabetes means that there are a few extra things to think about and remember when planning a trip. Click here for all the travel hints and tips.
Do we have to talk about work? Well yes - it is an important aspect of all our lives! There are things you need to know about work and employment. Click here for an update.
Having a baby is a major event in any woman’s life. Pregnancy is such a special time and this is especially so in women who have diabetes. It is best to plan ahead and there is a lot to consider. Click here for info on what is involved.