We are working alongside colleagues to develop a pathway of support for those at risk of, or newly diagnosed with, type 2 diabetes in Shetland. This pathway includes:
- Identifying our risk of developing type 2 diabetes Diabetes UK – Know Your Risk of Type 2 diabetes
- Self-management: how we can take care of ourselves and reduce our risk
- Diabetes education: to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes; if we have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes
- Support from healthcare professionals
Resources:
Diabetes UK – https://www.diabetes.org.uk/
Know Your Risk – Diabetes UK – Know Your Risk of Type 2 diabetes
My Diabetes My Way – Homepage | Information Site (scot.nhs.uk)
My Diabetes My Way (eLearning) – eLearning | Information Site (scot.nhs.uk)