Living with diabetes
Employment
Having diabetes shouldn’t prevent you from getting a job, but it’s important to make your employers and colleagues aware that you have diabetes, particularly insulin-treated diabetes so that they know what a hypo is and how to treat it. Have a look at our employment resources below to read more about working with diabetes.
Smoking
Smoking is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK and when you have diabetes, it dramatically increases the risk of developing complications with your eyes, feet, heart, legs, and kidneys.
You can find out about smoking cessation services near you in our Local Services section or read below for further information.
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For some people, drinking alcohol at home or in a pub with friends is part of life. And having diabetes shouldn’t get in the way of this unless this has been advised on medical grounds, However, it does have an impact on your body and in turn, your diabetes management.
The Qur'an requires Muslims to fast during the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset. However, there are exceptions to this. One of them is that people who are ill or have medical conditions do not have to fast. This includes people with diabetes. This information in this film will help you reduce…
If you're a smoker and have been diagnosed with diabetes, giving up the habit is one of the most positive things you can do to both improve your health and reduce your risks of the long-term complications associated with the condition. Smoking is also associated with a higher risk of developing type…
Diabetes doesn’t stop us from being successful in the workplace and getting the jobs we want.. but how much does your employer understand about your Type 1? The #type1uncut team share some of their advice for employers
This video outlines the recommended types and amounts of weekly exercise for adults.
This video explains what intermittent fasting is and how it can help with weight loss.
This video looks at how mood can impact your lifestyle.
In this video, we highlight how small steps can make a big difference to your health.
This video offers simple changes you can make to move towards a healthier lifestyle.
Dr James Hilder highlights the benefits of attending health checks.
In this video, we look at how three lifestyle habits can lead to four medical conditions that account for more than 50% of deaths.
This page explains what you need to know about alcohol as someone with diabetes. It explains what a unit of alcohol actually is, and covers sensible drinking limits, the effect of alcohol on your blood glucose and how best to avoid having a hypo while you are drinking.
