Information prescriptions - diabetes and mood
The Diabetes and Mood Information prescription is designed to give you the information you need to understand and improve your diabetes management and emotional wellbeing.
We know that living with diabetes can be hard. As well as the impact it has on you physically, it can also affect your mood; read more about diabetes and emotional issues.
Working with your doctor or nurse you can use the Diabetes and Mood Information Prescription to identify the steps you can take towards a better future with diabetes.
Follow the links below to online videos, tools and resources that will help you.
You can also sign up to our free monthly e-newsletter, packed full of the latest news, features and resources to help you live well.
Helpline
Call the Diabetes UK Helpline, for all people with diabetes and their friends, family carers and healthcare professionals. They can answer any questions and point you in the right direct for specific support.
Local support groups
Join a local support group, entirely run by volunteers they offer people with diabetes a chance to share experiences with other people in similar situations. They also provide essential guidance on all aspects of diabetes.
Online communities
Get involved with our online communities and see what other people are going through and what new information is out there. Chat and discuss issues with other supporters, watch and comment on our videos, upload your photos.
Diabetes UK Advocacy Service
Diabetes UK Advocacy Service provides support and advice to people with diabetes on issues in connection with their diabetes. We also help friends, family and carers acting on behalf of people with diabetes
Healthy eating
Eating well and looking after your body can make you feel better and help improve your mood and diabetes management. Find out more about eating well when you have diabetes