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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Well equipped for an enjoyable trip
Travelling and going on holiday is what many of us enjoy most of all. From exploring foreign countries, experiencing new cultures, seeing impressive places of interest, and enjoying the variety of local cuisines, having diabetes shouldn’t hold you back. Accu-Chek would like to help you plan a well organised trip, and have a Travel Pack available to give you advice and tips on diabetes and travelling. Provided in the pack is: The Accu-Chek Travel Guide - includes basic information and tips on diabetes and travelling The Accu-Chek Phrase Booklet to help manage language barriers...
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What are the signs of diabetes?
Diabetes is where blood glucose (or sugar) levels run too high. Diabetes currently affects 425 million adults worldwide and is expected to increase to 649 million by 2045.1 In the UK, there are currently almost 3.7 million people currently diagnosed with diabetes2 and that figure is expected to grow to over five million by 2025.3 There are a few different types of diabetes but the three most common are: Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes occurs when an individual's immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that create insulin.4 It is currently unknown...
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Hypos & Hypers
What is hyperglycaemia (hyper)? Hyperglycaemia, or high blood glucose, occurs when blood glucose (or sugar) rises above your usually recommended range. Your healthcare professional will help you determine the best target blood glucose range for you to aim for. High blood glucose can be caused by many things, including: Stress, infection or illness Over treating a hypo (hypoglycaemia) Not taking enough insulin and/or other medications...
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Driving and diabetes
Having diabetes doesn’t automatically mean you cannot drive. There are things you need to know and depending on your diabetes therapy you may need to be monitoring at certain times. Having diabetes requires you to be aware of your condition whilst driving on the road. Great news - giving you a choice of how to check! As of February 2019, the DVLA has changed the rules on driving with insulin treated diabetes.1 If you do have insulin treated diabetes and drive a car or motorcycle (Group 1 licence) you now have a choice how you check blood glucose levels. You can check with...
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Carbohydrate counting tool
Use our handy tool below to find out how carbohydrate counting could benefit you. This interactive training tool covers a wide range of topics to do with carb counting including: The basics of carb counting Factors affecting blood glucose Types of food & carb content 5 ways to count carbs Eating out Quizzes Start now
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Roche receives CE Mark for its Accu-Chek SugarView app
10 December 2019 Accu-Chek SugarView is the first app that determines blood glucose ranges by taking photos with the smartphone camera without the need of a blood glucose meter. It is designed to help non-insulin-dependent people with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes live healthier lives in-between doctors’ visits. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for around 90 % of all diabetes cases. Roche today announced that it has...
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Take control to get the best from life
With the right tools, diabetes doesn't have to stand in the way of anything, including the fun and games of university life. As a student mental health nurse, Kristy Haywood, 21, moves house about every three months, so frequently has to adapt to a new routine: but she doesn't let that stop her getting everything she can out of the experience. "When I was younger, I thought diabetes defined who I was and that it was going to ruin whatever I wanted to do with my life...
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Well equipped for an enjoyable trip
Travelling and going on holiday is what many of us enjoy most of all. From exploring foreign countries, experiencing new cultures, seeing impressive places of interest, and enjoying the variety of local cuisines, having diabetes shouldn’t hold you back. Accu-Chek would like to help you plan a well organised trip, and have a Travel Pack available to give you advice and tips on diabetes and travelling. Provided in the pack is: The Accu-Chek Travel Guide - includes basic information and tips on diabetes and travelling The Accu-Chek Phrase Booklet to help manage language barriers...
Read More
What are the signs of diabetes?
Diabetes is where blood glucose (or sugar) levels run too high. Diabetes currently affects 425 million adults worldwide and is expected to increase to 649 million by 2045.1 In the UK, there are currently almost 3.7 million people currently diagnosed with diabetes2 and that figure is expected to grow to over five million by 2025.3 There are a few different types of diabetes but the three most common are: Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes occurs when an individual's immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas that create insulin.4 It is currently unknown...
Read More
Hypos & Hypers
What is hyperglycaemia (hyper)? Hyperglycaemia, or high blood glucose, occurs when blood glucose (or sugar) rises above your usually recommended range. Your healthcare professional will help you determine the best target blood glucose range for you to aim for. High blood glucose can be caused by many things, including: Stress, infection or illness Over treating a hypo (hypoglycaemia) Not taking enough insulin and/or other medications...
Read More Driving and diabetes
Having diabetes doesn’t automatically mean you cannot drive. There are things you need to know and depending on your diabetes therapy you may need to be monitoring at certain times. Having diabetes requires you to be aware of your condition whilst driving on the road. Great news - giving you a choice of how to check! As of February 2019, the DVLA has changed the rules on driving with insulin treated diabetes.1 If you do have insulin treated diabetes and drive a car or motorcycle (Group 1 licence) you now have a choice how you check blood glucose levels. You can check with...
Read More
Carbohydrate counting tool
Use our handy tool below to find out how carbohydrate counting could benefit you. This interactive training tool covers a wide range of topics to do with carb counting including: The basics of carb counting Factors affecting blood glucose Types of food & carb content 5 ways to count carbs Eating out Quizzes Start now
Read More
Roche receives CE Mark for its Accu-Chek SugarView app
10 December 2019 Accu-Chek SugarView is the first app that determines blood glucose ranges by taking photos with the smartphone camera without the need of a blood glucose meter. It is designed to help non-insulin-dependent people with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes live healthier lives in-between doctors’ visits. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for around 90 % of all diabetes cases. Roche today announced that it has...
Read More
Take control to get the best from life
With the right tools, diabetes doesn't have to stand in the way of anything, including the fun and games of university life. As a student mental health nurse, Kristy Haywood, 21, moves house about every three months, so frequently has to adapt to a new routine: but she doesn't let that stop her getting everything she can out of the experience. "When I was younger, I thought diabetes defined who I was and that it was going to ruin whatever I wanted to do with my life...
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