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DIABETES

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DIABETES

Around 1.6 million people in the UK have diabetes - and the number is growing. It's a condition where the pancreas can't control blood sugar, leading to a higher than normal level in the body. Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are the two major forms.

Facts about diabetes

Diabetes
Diabetes in children
Type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes)
Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes)
Pregnancy diabetes (gestational diabetes)

Complications of diabetes

Cardiovascular riskDiabetic acidosis (ketoacidosis)
Diabetic kidney disease
Diabetic neuropathy (nerve disease)
Diabetic retinopathy (eye disease)
Foot and leg ulcers
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) in people with diabetes

Living with diabetes

Insulin treatment

Managing your diabetes

Blood glucose levels
Blood pressure measurement
Cholesterol facts Managing your dietNocturia (Night-time urination)
Sex and diabetes

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