Diabetes resources in Highland
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Resources and support for those living with type 2 diabetes.
If you find out you have pre-diabetes or have been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes you may want to find out more, using these resources.
Meeting you where you are on your journey - resources for managing the symptoms of diabetes (pdf, November 2023). Links to resources here are also published throughout these diabetes health and wellbeing pages.
Live it Highland pack
An information pack from NHS Highland for participants, introducing you to type 2 diabetes.
You can also get this from your local GP practice.
Containing useful information about diabetes that can help discussions and planning to self-manage type 2 diabetes.
iPad loans
If you prefer to access information online but you're unsure where to look, or if you don’t have access to a digital device, High Life Highland library service has iPads pre-populated with health information. They can be booked and loaned out from any library, including mobile library service.
- no internet required - SIM card included, providing mobile data (Vodafone / O2 signal)
- health information, useful websites and leaflets
- an information pack with how to use an iPad or access training and support
Ask at any High Life Highland library.
See a poster about iPad loans (pdf).
New to Type 2 app
New to Type 2 is a free digital app with information that can be useful for people with pre-diabetes, newly diagnosed with type 2, and gestational diabetes. The app means you can always have access to information and keep returning to it as often as you need.
The app includes:
- information to read
- short videos to watch
- local resources
- frequently asked questions
- a section for people to work on their personal
goals
See a New to Type 2 app poster (pdf).
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for diabetes
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for diabetes is a service provided with care, compassion, and no judgement - working with you to find ways to improve your circumstances and your symptoms.
Diabetes services and resources
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a long-term condition when the body is unable to control the blood glucose levels in the blood.
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Diabetes resources in Highland
Resources and support for those living with type 2 diabetes.
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Diabetes resources in Argyll and Bute
Resources and support for those living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Cognitive behavioural therapy for diabetes
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Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is a trusted, clinically approved source of information.
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Diabetes - specialist team contacts
Contact details for the diabetes specialist teams at NHS Highland.
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Diabetic eye screening
Diabetic eye screening (DES) is also known as diabetic retinopathy (or retinal) screening (DRS).
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Diabetic eye screening (easy read)
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