If you’re one of the 4.6 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes, you already know how important it is to manage your condition. (If you suspect you’re one of the 1.3 million undiagnosed diabetics in the UK, make today the day you call your GP for a check-up.)
We’re here to support you on World Diabetes Day (and the other 364 days of the year too).
Look after your arteries: Stay in control of high blood pressure with a fully automatic upper arm talking blood pressure monitor. It has an easy-read display, 22-36cm circumference cuff, and speaks in four languages to provide your systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as your pulse rate.
One weigh or another: Losing weight may help put Type 2 diabetes into remission. Stay on track of your health goals with this talking bathroom scale. It can announce your weight in five languages and measures in either kilos, pounds or stones. It has an easy-to-read LCD display and a memory facility.
Boxing clever: If you take tablets for your diabetes, you may find a pill organiser helpful. The Jumbo push button 7-day pillbox with braille has seven extra-large compartments to store tablets with large print and braille labelling on each lid to help you keep track. If you need to take tablets at different times of the day, the Large four times daily 7-day pillbox with braille may be helpful. This weekly pill organiser has 28 compartments (four per day, for morning, noon, evening and bedtime) each labelled in clear print and braille. You can detach each daily section from the tabletop tray to take it with you wherever you go.
Knowledge is power: Learn about the causes and effects of diabetes – as well as strategies for living with the condition – in the DAISY audio edition of Diabetes: The essential guide, or find delicious recipes for diabetics in the DAISY audiobook Healthy eating for diabetes by Antony Worrall Thompson and diabetes dietitian Azmina Govindji.
You can also order a free guide, Understanding – Eye conditions related to diabetes, in large print, audio or braille (or download the guide as an accessible PDF, Word document or MP3 file).
Diabetes UK members can receive Balance magazine in audio or large print. This quarterly magazine gives you exclusive access to recipes and lifestyle advice from dietitians and experts, as well as the latest community stories, campaign updates and member-only giveaways. Sign up for £3 a month and choose your preferred format for Balance.
