In diabetes, the body does not use the food it digests well. This fact sheet explains who may be at risk for prediabetes, explains what is going on in the patients body, and outlines how they can adopt better nutrition and physical activity habits. Take the tablets with the first mouthful or immediately before each of the 3 main meals. It will help you start to manage your diabetes, whilst continuing to live a full and active life. Eating plan for type 2 diabetes this eating plan is low in refined grains and sugar, low in saturated and trans fat and high in fibre. Foods that affect blood sugars are called carbohydrates.
Diabetes is the condition in which the body does not properly process food for use as energy. This means that it is very important for you to know about this medicine and take it exactly as directed. The airways become narrowed and obstructed, causing difficulty in breathing. Aaces diabetes resource center provides its members access to clinical practice guidelines, treatment algorithms, and other resources related to the broad spectrum of diabetes care including type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Prediabetic nhs choices patient information leaflet.
There is a wealth of information on our site to give a clear. Enjoy our printable resources to reference at home or present at work to your manager or coworkers. Patient information leaflet pharmacy asthma cortico water after use. Nondiabetic hypoglycaemia patient leaflets bmj best practice. This leaflet explains more about having an oral glucose tolerance test ogtt during pregnancy. Healthy eating at family gatherings and special events video.
This leaflet is for relatives, carers and patients. Diabetes ireland is the only national charity in ireland dedicated to helping people with diabetes. Newly diagnosed information this is an introduction to both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as details of where to find more information and support. It is important that the information in this booklet is used. Humulin s is used to control glucose in the long term. The early stages cause an elevated glomerular filtration rate with enlarged kidneys but the principal feature of diabetic nephropathy is proteinuria. New insulin safety leaflet from trend uk diabetes uk.
Diabetes mellitus just called diabetes from now on occurs when the level of sugar glucose in the blood becomes higher than normal. When food is digested it is changed into fats, protein, or carbohydrates. If there is no insulin present in the body, as in type 1 diabetes, then there is no key to unlock the. Keep these on your desk and have all your overweight and prediabetic patients read and take a copy home with them. Information for women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. A patient guide to the use of insulin for diabetes 0. If you already have diabetes, you may find that you need to. Prediabetes does not have to result in diabetes if lifestyle changes are made. The a4 full colour leaflet in pdf format is designed to be printed out and handed to your clients and can also be used on your website as part of a call to action. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. Diabetes patient information leaflet q what is diabetes. This leaflet must only be used in conjunction with the safe use of insulin and you leaflet published by the national patient. Our hub contains a selection of our extensive information on diabetes, including symptoms, treatment and complications arising from diabetes as well as lifestyle and diet advice.
May 19, 2016 diabetic nephropathy may be diffuse or nodular kimmelstielwilson lesion. Without insulin, this sugar cannot get into your cells to do its work. Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose sugar levels to rise higher than normal. It is written for patients and gives information about taking or using a medicine. In pre diabetes impaired glucose tolerance, your blood sugar glucose is raised beyond the normal range. We publish a series of professionally authored brochures on diabetes and related health which are freely available as pdf download or as hard copy upon request. Patient information leaflet this medicine has been proven to be safe and effective, but it can cause serious injury if a mistake happens while taking it. With so much information available, particularly through searching the internet, it can be overwhelming and confusing. Simply state how many copies or items you require, fill in your address in the space provided and submit your order to iddt.
Some patients have a blood sugar level which is higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. Drwf is committed to providing quality and relevant patient information for all people with diabetes. Living healthy a guide for adults with 55 and up diabetes. This leaflet is for people who have background retinopathy detected by diabetic eye screening. This type usually develops quite quickly, over days or weeks, as the pancreas stops making insulin. Whilst this raised glucose level is not so high that you have type 2 diabetes, you are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes when you have pre diabetes. The booklet provides information on dosage, technique and devices. For information on coronavirus please go to our page on coronavirus. The rotherham nhs foundation trust rotherham hospital moorgate road rotherham s60 2ud. Type 2 diabetes is more com mon and is likely to develop as one gets older.
Be patient your extra weight did not come about overnight and its going to take. Advice for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. You may need blood tests and other exams to monitor your diabetes health. Diabetes is a defect in the bodys ability to convert glucose sugar to energy. There are over 30 different insulin available in the uk so those who use it. You have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Have a look at the information and support diabetes uk offers your patients with diabetes. Diabetes patient information leaflets this page lists leaflets produced or used by our diabetes department. Overview of diabetes patient leaflets bmj best practice. What health problems can people with diabetes develop. You may be put onto medication as soon you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or sometime after if your blood glucose levels become too high. There are no restrictions for vaccinations due to diabetes. It means your blood glucose levels are higher than normal but arent high enough to be called diabetes.
If there is any other information you would like to see on this page, please contact. Its important to seek information from trusted sources. The cells in your body need insulin to change glucose, the sugar that comes from the food you eat, into energy you need to live. Free printable patient education handouts diabetes.
It is important that you set small, reachable goals that help guarantee success. Safety agency and advice provided by your diabetes nurse. It also suggests ways in which relatives and carers can help too. Diabetes uk is one of the largest patient organisation in. More than 700,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. The main marker of diabetes is high blood sugar glucose.
To help you, adces has created a number of resources on different themes that are designed to help navigate issues you may face. Please choose the quantity of each leaflet you would like to order. Common presenting symptoms include nausea, confusion, tremor, sweating, palpitations, or hunger. Diabetes self management patient education materials.
It explains delirium, its symptoms and the risk factors associated with it. The leaflet includes information on how physical activity helps if you have diabetes, staying safe and what type of activity is best how much and how often. It is important to have the recommended travel vaccinations, as being unwell can affect blood glucose levels. Being told you have diabetes can be overwhelming this leaflet is designed to give basic information right now, and clear advice on what to do next. Skip directly to site content skip directly to page options skip directly to az link. We achieve this by providing support, education and motivation to everyone affected by diabetes. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. The aim of this leaflet is to provide you with basic.
Be patient your extra weight did not come about overnight and its going to take time to lose it. This is provided by the diabetes team and if necessary the obstetric pregnancy team. For diabetes foot patient information leaflets, visit patient foot information. Learning zone our free, online diabetes education module giving a user personalised content based on their diabetes type, treatments and demographic. Do not change your insulin unless your doctor tells you to. What do you have to give to your newly diagnosed prediabetic patients. This publication list has been compiled so you can order what you need free of charge.
Glycemic management in adults with type 1 diabetes. We publish a series of professionally authored leaflets on diabetes and related health which are freely available as pdf download, audio file or as hard copy upon request. Humulin i isophane kwikpen 100 iuml suspension for injection insulin human read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you. During an attack, the airway lining becomes inflamed and swollen. This develops insidiously, starting as intermittent microalbuminuria before progressing to constant proteinuria and. Promoting best practice plays a core role in glucorxs day. We also raises public awareness of diabetes and its symptoms and fund research into finding a cure for diabetes. Pdf on jan 1, 2011, hari krishnan and others published impact of patient information leaflet pil for diabetes mellitus counseling in rural. We produce a wide range of magazines, books and leaflets covering all. G1, julie k yohannan1, jijie john1, palanisamy s1, shaise jacob2, 1department of pharmacy practice, kmch college of pharmacy, coimbatore48 2department of pharmaceutics, nirmala college of pharmacy, muvattupuzha, kerala61. People with this type of diabetes will need to take insulin every day, blood. The incidence of diabetes is high, with more than 16 million americans having some form of the disease. The contents of this document will allow healthcare professionals to access the latest research and to promote the importance of adhering to the latest recommendations on injection technique. Best practice guideline to support correct injection.
This leaflet answers some common questions about travelling with diabetes. Center for information and community support communicates through phone, email and chats health fairs, programs, camps and. This patient information leaflet provides advice about diabetes diagnosed in pregnancy. What every patient needs to know diabetes 2016 icon. There are 2 main types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2 type 1 diabetes is a disease in which the body does not make insulin. Your doctor may tell you to use humulin s as well as a longeracting insulin. It is hard for the body to use carbohydrates and fats. The other specific types are a collection of a few dozen individual causes. Diabetes self management patient education materials table of contents click on any of the links below to access helpful materials on managing all aspects of diabetes that can be printed and given to. Click the links below to read our patient information leaflets. It is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. From eligibility to building your study plan to the philosophy continue reading printable resources. Prediabetes prediabetes is a condition where a persons blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Additionally, it provides information on how staff caring for the patient will help them during their hospital stay. University college hospital travelling with diabetes. All these leaflets are recommended by the diabetes department at the bgh and are used for educational purposes routinely. Known side effects will be detailed in the patient information leaflet in every pack of medication. You have been given this leaflet to support the information. This patient information leaflet is based on the national institute for health and care excellence nice clinical guideline diabetes in pregnancy and the rcog scientific impact paper diagnosis and treatment of gestational diabetes, produced by the scientific advisory committee. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are very different conditions, and should be treated as such. The patient booklet is entitled keeping safe with insulin therapy because insulin management and prescribing errors are very common and can lead to patient harm. Patient information leaflets rotherham nhs foundation trust. Cdcs division of diabetes translation offers many fact sheets about diabetes.
Gestational diabetes patient information leaflet rcog. A diagnosis of diabetes can give rise to many emotions and questions. Description this leaflet explains about carbohydrate counting. Pdf impact of patient information leaflet pil for diabetes.
Msd have had no input into the content of this publication. It is important thatthe information in this booklet is used together with advice from your healthcare team. Living healthy with diabetes a guide for adults 55 and up as people get older, their risk for type 2 diabetes increases. It also provides information on how you can prepare for the test and what you can expect when you come to hospital. Insulin faq what does it mean for me and my diabetes.
Your appointments will be sent to you, via email or direct mail. May 26, 2016 the patient information leaflet pil is the leaflet included in the pack with a medicine. You can print these information sheets and distribute them to your patients. What changes have occurred in your eyes how your condition may progress over time what you can do to reduce the risk of more serious changes you may want to discuss this information with your health care team. Linking to a nonfederal website does not constitute an endorsement by cdc or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. Smoking and diabetes pdf icon pdf 835k take care of your kidneys and they will take care of you pdf icon pdf 281 kb top of page.
Please show up at your scheduled appointment dates and times. Diabetes mellitus is classified into four broad categories. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website the centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. Diabetes is a general term for disorders characterised by polyuria. Patient information healthy eating with diabetes it is quite difficult to have an absolutely sugarfree diet and small amounts of sugar in prepared foods are not usually a problem. We have achieved department of health information standard accreditation on the diabetes wellness news and patient information leaflet series, which assures readers that.
Education and information diabetes uk produces a range of free booklets and resources for your patients with diabetes. Patient information leaflets recommended and used by the diabetes team can be identified on the following websites. Diabetes patient information leaflets nhs lanarkshire. Diabetes is a more variable disease than once thought and people may have combinations of forms. Patients may present with a nonspecific clinical history.
English, low literacy pdf very low literacy pdf spanish, low literacy pdf very low literacy pdf general diabetes patient education handouts. Your diabetes healthcare team can signpost to reputable sources of support. It also explains how diabetes uk can give you uptodate information and support, on all. The term diabetes covers a wide spectrum of disability ranging from the elderly, a symptomatic individual with glucose intolerance, to the young patient dependent on exogenous insulin. Having diabetes means that you need to make choices about food, physical activity, and when and how to take medicines. Az of patient leaflets by title guys and st thomas.
This patient information leaflet covers physical activity and diabetes. The programs on this page are not for use by organizations or health care professionals. Insulin then helps move the glucose from the blood into your cells. When you eat your body breaks food down into glucose and sends it into the blood. It usually refers to diabetes mellitus, a common chronic syndrome of impaired carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism owing to insufficient secretion of insulin andor targettissue insulin resistance. We have achieved department of health information standard accreditation on the diabetes wellness news and patient information leaflet series, which assures readers that our information is trustworthy and reliable. Each kind of insulin comes with its own patient information leaflet to tell you about it. Prediabetes is a condition that comes before diabetes. Diabetes and travel eating well with diabetes hypoglycaemia safe driving and diabetes sick day rules for insulin treated diabetes sick day rules t2dm. This leaflet is designed to give you some initial advice until you are able to attend a structured education programme. Interested in printing copies of the patient educational booklets to distribute. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.
Iddt provides a wide range of information which has been written to meet the needs of people with diabetes, their carers and health care professionals. Brochures are available to download and you can print them as well. From dlife comes this pdf handout that provides 12 simple steps to help prevent diabetes. Development and implementation of patient information leaflet. Shoulder dislocation patient information leaflet dislocated shoulder the doctor or nurse who has examined your shoulder and looked at the xrays has found that you have dislocated your shoulder. The role of physical activity in preventing diabetes it is very important to add some form of physical activity to your day in order to lose weight. Many processed and tinned foods have some added sugar but provided sugar is not a major ingredient, these foods can be included in a healthy diet. Niddk receives congressional authorization for information clearinghouses and activities to enhance public knowledge and understanding of the diseases and conditions within its mission. Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a persons blood sugar level to become too high. Important information about signs of changes to your eyes. These are called type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
This includes a preconception before pregnancy service. Through a partnership with home diagnostics, a producer of glucometers, the acu has created new patient education materials focused on diabetes for a low literate and multicultural population. This page lists leaflets produced or used by our diabetes department. Diabetes is a complex disease, and theres much to learn. Those leaflets that are not available on the web can be obtained from the diabetes department at the bgh. A brief overview of diabetes and the american diabetes association. Development and implementation of patient information leaflet on hypertension and to assess its effectiveness arul kumaran k. Diabetes resource center aace disease state resources. You can access legislative information about niddk information clearinghouses and related activities at uscode. To order or get more information, please contact clinical programs at 8002879793. In fact, in the united states about one in four people over the age of 60 has diabetes.