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 (opens in new window).
• Diabetes UK (opens in new window) is a national charity offering advice, support, and the latest diabetes research.
• Trend diabetes (opens in new window) 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 (opens in new window), including treatment options and daily management.

Type 2 diabetes

• Learn more about type 2 diabetes (opens in new window), 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 (opens in new window).
• The diabetes prevention programme (opens in new window) 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 (opens in new window).

Plan your journey

If you use public transport, the Traveline journey planner provides information about what services and times are available.

Page last reviewed: March 04, 2025
Next review due: March 04, 2026