Diabetes

This booklet is for people living with diabetes. Your family and carers may also find it useful.

This booklet explains the recommendations produced by SIGN about two guidelines:

• Management of diabetes
• Pharmacological management of glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes.

These guidelines are based on what we know from current medical research. They also give advice based on the opinion of healthcare professionals who are trained on how best to manage your care.

On pages 70–75, you will find details of support organisations and other places where you can get more information about diabetes and how you can help to manage your condition.

You can find out more about SIGN and how we produce guidelines on page 76.

This booklet explains:

• what diabetes is,
• how different types of diabetes are treated,
• what you can do to help control your diabetes,
• complications associated with diabetes, and
• where you can get more information and support.

If you would like to order copies of the patient booklet, please email sign@sign.ac.uk

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