The Everyday Guide to Diabetes

The Everyday Guide to Diabetes is a practical, reassuring and accessible magazine for anyone whose life is touched by diabetes. Covering type 1, type 2, gestational and other forms of diabetes, it brings together trusted expert guidance, practical advice and authentic stories from people living with the condition.

Produced with input from diabetes charities, healthcare professionals and people with lived experience, the magazine explains the essentials in clear, straightforward language - helping you understand the diagnosis, make informed choices and feel more confident managing everyday life. Whether you are living with diabetes, facing a possible diagnosis, supporting a child or family member, or simply want to understand the condition better, The Everyday Guide to Diabetes offers reliable information in an engaging and easy-to-understand format.

Inside, you will discover:

• Diabetes decoded: the different types of diabetes explained
• Understanding your numbers: blood glucose, HbA1c, insulin and monitoring made simple
• After diagnosis: practical guidance on what happens next
• Eating well every day: food, portions, shopping, recipes and enjoying meals without unnecessary guilt
• Moving more: realistic ways to build activity into everyday life
• Medicines explained: understanding treatments and why they may change
• Diabetes burnout and wellbeing: recognising the emotional challenges and finding support
• Looking after your health: feet, eyes, heart health and important routine checks
• Life with diabetes: work, holidays, eating out, family life and special occasions
• Real lives: honest and inspiring stories from people with diabetes and the families who support them