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There is no specific diet for diabetes. But the foods you eat not only make a difference to how you manage your diabetes, but also to how well you feel and how much energy you have. For example carbohydrates you eat and drink are broken down into glucose. The type, and amount, you consume can make a difference to your blood glucose levels and diabetes management. This information will help you get to know the five main food groups that make up a healthy, balanced diet. Eating from the main food groups  How much you need to eat and drink is based on...

  Additional Information Are you worried that you, your child or someone you know, may have diabetes? Having some of the signs of diabetes doesn’t mean you definitely have the condition, but you should always contact your GP, just to make sure. The common symptoms of diabetes  Going to the toilet a lot, especially at night. Being really thirsty. Feeling more tired than usual. Losing weight without trying to. Genital itching or thrush. Cuts and wounds take longer to heal. Blurred vision.   Why does diabetes create these symptoms? These symptoms occur because some or all of the glucose stays...

Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition where you produce a large amount of urine (wee) and often feel thirsty. It isn't related to diabetes (of blood sugar) but it does share some of the same signs and symptoms. You should see your GP if you are thirsty all the time.

Additional Information Are you worried that you, your child or someone you know, may have diabetes? Having some of the signs of diabetes doesn’t mean you definitely have the condition, but you should always contact your GP, just to make sure. The common symptoms of diabetes  Going to the toilet a lot, especially at night. Being really thirsty. Feeling more tired than usual. Losing weight without trying to. Genital itching or thrush. Cuts and wounds take longer to heal. Blurred vision.   Why does diabetes create these symptoms? These symptoms occur because some or all of the glucose stays in...