If you have diabetes, or are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, there are a range of NHS services available to help you manage your health and reduce the risk of complications.

Support from Your GP Practice

If you have diabetes, your GP practice will usually invite you for regular diabetes reviews. These help your healthcare team monitor your condition and identify any problems early.

Your diabetes care may include checks of your:

• Blood glucose control (HbA1c)

• Blood pressure

• Cholesterol

• Kidney function

• Weight and BMI

• Feet

• Medicines and treatment

• Lifestyle and general wellbeing

Please attend your diabetes reviews and any blood tests or other appointments you are invited to.

NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

If you are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, you may be eligible for the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme.

The programme provides personalised support with:

• Healthy eating

• Weight management

• Increasing physical activity

• Making sustainable lifestyle changes

The programme is available through face-to-face and digital options. Speak to your GP practice to find out whether you are eligible for a referral.

NHS England – Diabetes Prevention Programme
https://www.england.nhs.uk/diabetes/diabetes-prevention/

Healthy Living for Type 2 Diabetes

Healthy Living is a free NHS online service for people living with type 2 diabetes.

It provides information and support to help you understand and manage your diabetes, including advice about treatments, healthy lifestyles and emotional wellbeing.

You can register for the service yourself.

NHS Healthy Living
https://www.healthyliving.nhs.uk/

Diabetic Eye Screening

Diabetes can affect the blood vessels at the back of your eyes and may lead to diabetic retinopathy.

If you have diabetes and are aged 12 or over, you will usually be invited for NHS diabetic eye screening every 1 or 2 years, depending on your previous screening results.

Diabetic eye screening is different from a normal eye test, so it is important to continue attending regular eye tests with your optician as well.

NHS – Diabetic Eye Screening
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/diabetic-eye-screening/

Diabetes Education and Support

The NHS provides structured education and self-management support for people with diabetes. These programmes can help you understand your condition and develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage it confidently.

Your GP practice or diabetes team can advise you about suitable diabetes education services available to you.

Type 1 Diabetes Support

People with type 1 diabetes are usually supported by a specialist diabetes team alongside their GP care.

The NHS provides information about managing type 1 diabetes, treatment, blood glucose monitoring and where to find additional support.

NHS – Type 1 Diabetes
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes/

Find Out More

For reliable and up-to-date information about diabetes, treatment and living with diabetes, please visit:

NHS – Diabetes
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/

NHS England – Diabetes Services
https://www.england.nhs.uk/diabetes/