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Newly diagnosed?

Is your head full of questions? Everybody reacts differently to the news they have diabetes - let us point you in the right direction for all the info you need.

Newly diagnosed?
 
What is diabetes?

What's it all about?

Some 2.9 million UK people have it, but what is diabetes?

Eating well.

Eating well

Making small changes to your food choices will reap rewards

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Treatment and your health

Being diagnosed with diabetes means that looking after your health has become even more important. Find out what's involved in treating Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

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Teach your tots about diabetes

Resources designed to help you talk about diabetes with your child.

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Information in different languages

We have a range of information sheets in 20 languages.

Andy's Type 2 diabetes blog

Andy's Type 2 diabetes blog

Read Andy Kilman's account of how his life has changed since he was recently diagnosed.

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Life insurance and diabetes

Diabetes UK can assess your needs.

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Find your local support group

Simply enter your postcode on our easy online tool

My life.

Websites for younger people.

Information for young adults with diabetes.

Join Diabetes UK.

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