Diabetes self-help

You may be waiting for your appointment with the diabetes specialist nursing service or looking for more information about diabetes. These resources may help you manage your condition.

General diabetes information

• Learn how physical activity can help you manage your diabetes.
• Diabetes UK is a national charity offering advice, support, and the latest diabetes research.
• Trend diabetes gives specialist information for people living with diabetes including guidance on managing your condition.

Type 1 diabetes

Find out more about living with type 1 diabetes, including treatment options and daily management.

Type 2 diabetes

• Learn more about type 2 diabetes, how to manage it, and lifestyle changes that can help.
• Learn how some people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission through diet and lifestyle changes with the path to remission programme.
• The diabetes prevention programme provides support for people at risk of development type 2 diabetes (pre-diabetes).

Diabetes support groups

Connect with other living with diabetes for advice, shared experiences and support in Doncaster.

Page last reviewed: August 11, 2025
Next review due: August 11, 2026