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Diabetes organisations

If you are newly diagnosed with diabetes, or are concerned about your care or treatment, or want to find out more about making yourself healthier to help reduce your risk of diabetes, use these resources to find more advice and support.

This list offers a guide to diabetes charities, organisations and resources online. There may also be local groups and organisations in your area you could join. Ask at your GP’s surgery, clinic or hospital for details.

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If you have diabetes, you should be able to lead a fairly normal life. You may need to: Take tablets or insulin regularly Watch what you eat Exercise regularly Check your blood glucose (sugar) level throughout the day. Apart from these changes, you should be able to take part in all your normal activities. If you take insulin, you must inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) about your diabetes. You must also tell the DVLA if...

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Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK is the biggest UK charity working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people to live with the condition.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has the aim of finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications, and funds diabetes research.

Primary Care Diabetes Society

The Primary Care Diabetes Society sets out to support primary care professionals as they deliver high quality care to help improve the lives of people living with diabetes.