Discover how diabetes is treated through medical care, medication, insulin therapy, and lifestyle management.
This section provides guidance on treatment options, how they work, and what to expect, helping you make informed decisions and take an active role in managing your diabetes effectively.
Blood glucose monitoring and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) help track glucose levels in diabetes. Learn how CGM works, its benefits, accuracy considerations, and how it can improve diabetes control, including during sleep and intensive insulin therapy.
Insulin pumps provide precise diabetes management. Learn how to get one in the UK, including NHS eligibility, private funding options, costs, and the process of training and using an insulin pump for better blood glucose control.
Hypoglycaemia Hypoglycaemia, or hypos, are periods of low blood sugar. Although common for people with diabetes, a hypo can be unnerving. Treating it appropriately reduces its effects and duration. Noticing a Hypo The sooner you notice low blood sugar, the less disruptive it is likely to be....