Coronavirus: Advice for people living with diabetes
16 June 2020
Here are some helpful tips on what precautions you should take, and what you need to know The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that spread of the coronavirus as a pandemic in March, and and most countries have seen outbreaks. Although the UK is seeing a decline in the number of new cases and hospitalisations, we all still need to be careful and try to reduce the spread of the virus as much as possible. People with diabetes are classed by the NHS and UK Government as 'clinically vulnerable' Although this means someone with diabetes is not required to shield themselves, they are...
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Are you avoiding these 10 common diabetes mistakes?
18 June 2019
Perhaps not all the time, and maybe not all at once, but it seems like just about everyone experiences these pitfalls now and then. How about you? Thinking of BG results as "good" or "bad." If we could all just reframe the conversation to think in terms of high, low and in-range, we could be a lot less tough on ourselves. Not changing your lancet every time you check (or even every week!) The tip of a new needle is sharp and precisely...
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What is HbA1c?
10 June 2019
The HbA1c test is a type of blood test for people with diabetes measures average blood sugar (glucose) over 2-3 months. It gives a longer term view of your blood sugar levels vs. finger prick: how much sugar is in your blood sugar right now.
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The importance of sleep for a healthy lifestyle - part 2
13 May 2019
The aim of part 1 was to understand sleep and its relationship with our health. If achieving 7-9 hours of sleep seems a distant dream (excuse the pun), why not try the following top tips to make dreams become reality!
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The inside story on diabetes
2 May 2019
Diabetes is an increasingly common condition where the body is unable to control blood sugar (glucose) levels. Sugar (glucose) is found in the food and drink you eat and is an energy source for your body. If you have diabetes, your body is unable to properly use food to create energy.
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The importance of sleep for a healthy lifestyle
18 April 2019
By Caroline Holland- Dietitian and Health Coach Sleep is one of our basic human needs however it is a complex and vast topic. In part 1 of this blog we will focus on understanding sleep and start to explore how poor sleep affects health. In part 2, we will look at some top tips to help improve sleep quality. Understanding sleep: Sleep is a fundamental need for the body. It affects emotional well-being, cognitive function, daytime performance and physical health. Poor sleep quality can influence weight and appetite and...
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How to live life spontaneously and say yes!
12 April 2019
Living with diabetes does not mean that you can’t be spontaneous. Of course, if you are on insulin, managing your diabetes is easier in the comfort of your own home, but going out to dine at restaurants with friends or taking a weekend getaway trip can make life more enjoyable. With a few hints and tips to arm yourself for special occasions, you should find it much easier to say yes when opportunities arise.
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Emotionally coping with diabetes: 7 tips for the newly diagnosed
29 March 2019
It can be a shock to discover you have diabetes. You might even feel disbelief and refuse to accept the diagnosis. These feelings are common. In time, as you digest the information, you’ll learn how to live your life with diabetes with the support of others. However, there’s no doubt those early days after diagnosis can be challenging. Here’s seven tips to coping with diabetes if you’ve been recently diagnosed. Follow them to help take control and develop a positive and empowered outlook. 1) Work towards acceptance Many experts compare people’s reactions to a diabetes diagnosis with...
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7 ways to help cope with stress when you have diabetes
22 March 2019
Everyone experiences stress from time to time. Stress-triggers can be all around us, from work and home life to finances and health needs. Experiencing stress when you have diabetes can be particularly challenging as it can have a knock on effect on how you manage your condition.
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Are you avoiding these 10 common diabetes mistakes?
18 June 2019
Perhaps not all the time, and maybe not all at once, but it seems like just about everyone experiences these pitfalls now and then. How about you? Thinking of BG results as "good" or "bad." If we could all just reframe the conversation to think in terms of high, low and in-range, we could be a lot less tough on ourselves. Not changing your lancet every time you check (or even every week!) The tip of a new needle is sharp and precisely...
Read More
What is HbA1c?
10 June 2019
The HbA1c test is a type of blood test for people with diabetes measures average blood sugar (glucose) over 2-3 months. It gives a longer term view of your blood sugar levels vs. finger prick: how much sugar is in your blood sugar right now.
Read More
The importance of sleep for a healthy lifestyle - part 2
13 May 2019
The aim of part 1 was to understand sleep and its relationship with our health. If achieving 7-9 hours of sleep seems a distant dream (excuse the pun), why not try the following top tips to make dreams become reality!
Read More The inside story on diabetes
2 May 2019
Diabetes is an increasingly common condition where the body is unable to control blood sugar (glucose) levels. Sugar (glucose) is found in the food and drink you eat and is an energy source for your body. If you have diabetes, your body is unable to properly use food to create energy.
Read More
The importance of sleep for a healthy lifestyle
18 April 2019
By Caroline Holland- Dietitian and Health Coach Sleep is one of our basic human needs however it is a complex and vast topic. In part 1 of this blog we will focus on understanding sleep and start to explore how poor sleep affects health. In part 2, we will look at some top tips to help improve sleep quality. Understanding sleep: Sleep is a fundamental need for the body. It affects emotional well-being, cognitive function, daytime performance and physical health. Poor sleep quality can influence weight and appetite and...
Read More
How to live life spontaneously and say yes!
12 April 2019
Living with diabetes does not mean that you can’t be spontaneous. Of course, if you are on insulin, managing your diabetes is easier in the comfort of your own home, but going out to dine at restaurants with friends or taking a weekend getaway trip can make life more enjoyable. With a few hints and tips to arm yourself for special occasions, you should find it much easier to say yes when opportunities arise.
Read More
Emotionally coping with diabetes: 7 tips for the newly diagnosed
29 March 2019
It can be a shock to discover you have diabetes. You might even feel disbelief and refuse to accept the diagnosis. These feelings are common. In time, as you digest the information, you’ll learn how to live your life with diabetes with the support of others. However, there’s no doubt those early days after diagnosis can be challenging. Here’s seven tips to coping with diabetes if you’ve been recently diagnosed. Follow them to help take control and develop a positive and empowered outlook. 1) Work towards acceptance Many experts compare people’s reactions to a diabetes diagnosis with...
Read More 7 ways to help cope with stress when you have diabetes
22 March 2019
Everyone experiences stress from time to time. Stress-triggers can be all around us, from work and home life to finances and health needs. Experiencing stress when you have diabetes can be particularly challenging as it can have a knock on effect on how you manage your condition.
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