Where you can learn about diabetes in your own time
There is a lot to learn about type 2 diabetes and there are many ways which you can find out about it in your own time in addition to information you get from health care professionals. Have a think about the way you like to learn and think about the best way for you. Below are some links to help you with this:
Print and Read
Diabetes Scotland Newly Diagnosed Handbook
This toolkit can answer many questions for you about Type 2 Diabetes. You can download and add your own personal information to this toolkit or print off the pages you want.
Online Modules and Courses
My Type 2 Diabetes: The Online Education Course
My type 2 diabetes. This course is for anyone diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and is ideally completed within 6-12 months of diagnosis, but can be done any time. It aims to give patient’s all the information they need to know, e.g. what is diabetes?, targets, complications, prevention, care planning, treatments and lifestyle change.
Diabetes UK Learning Zone – step by step to learn about diabetes
Online General Information
My Diabetes My Way – general information coordinated by NHS Scotland in various formats including written information, audio and video. Access your own online diabetes electronic record for people with diabetes living in Scotland. See page Routine Reviews and Remotes Appointments for links to videos demonstrations.
Diabetes UK – UK wide charity whose website offers a wealth of information in varying formats, including video, as well as the opportunity to sign up for newsletters and regular updates.
NHS Inform is a NHS Scotland website to provide the people in Scotland with accurate and relevant information to help them make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for.
One to One
Healthpoint is a walk in service which offers free advice or information on many aspects of health including diabetes and other long term conditions
Healthline (08085 202030) is the telephone service for Healthpoint so advice can be given over the phone as well as in person.