Dealing with Diabetes
If you are concerned that you may have some of the symptoms of diabetes, make an appointment with your GP. Acting quickly can help prevent undiagnosed diabetes leading to serious illness.
Dealing with Diabetes
More than 100,000 people in Greater Manchester have diabetes, and around 2.5 million people across the country. Doctors, nurses and other health professionals at the Manchester Diabetes Centre have put together this information to help you understand more about the cause of diabetes, treatment options, and how to reduce your risk of developing the disease.
The facts about diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a condition where the amount of glucose in the blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly. Glucose comes from the...
Are you at risk?
You may be at greater risk of developing diabetes if you have diabetes in your family, especially in a parent or sibling, are over 40 and...
Spot the symptons
There are several symptoms which may indicate you have diabetes, including a dry mouth and an unusual thirst, needing to pass urine more...
National Diabetes Week
14-20 June 2009
National Diabetes Week is run by Diabetes UK, the fundraising, awareness and campaigning...
Information leaflets
(PDF downloads)
It's my story
Scarlett's story
Type 1 diabetes can develop suddenly, and affect people at any age, even babies and very young children. That was the situation for Elisa and her husband. Read more...
Read more patients' experiences of managing their diabetes...