If you would like further information about Diabetes, here are some useful links offering support and advice:
There are different types of Diabetes:
Diabetes UK Diabetes UK offers help and advice to anyone with diabetes. The website also includes sections for children and young people. Careline: 0845 120 2960 (lines open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) Email: info@diabetes.org.uk
Children With Diabetes Information and useful links for families of children with diabetes.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation A research organisation searching for a cure for Type 1 diabetes, producing leaflets, a magazine and packs for young people
T1 Kids Part of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation specifically for children with type 1 diabetes.
Diabetes.co.uk Providing a guide to the complications that can occur from diabetes.
Pregnancy and Diabetes - NHS Information on potential pregnancy risks for mothers with diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes Offers information about diabetes that starts during pregnancy.
Other links:
The Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust Offering information and advice to people living with Diabetes.
Second Opinions Providing information about diet.
Kids Health A US website offering further information for teenagers with diabetes.
Information on call charges to 08 numbers:
0800 - Free from BT land lines. Calls from other networks may be charged and from mobiles considerable costs will be incurred. 0808 - Free from BT land lines. Calls from other networks may be charged and from mobiles considerable costs will be incurred. 0845 - Calls from a BT landline cost up to 4p per minute plus a max of 10p per call set up charge. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more. 0844 - Calls from a BT landline cost up to 5p per minute plus a max of 10p per call set up charge. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.
