Diabetes
When you’re diagnosed with diabetes it can mean a huge lifestyle change as you get used to changing your diet and routine.
Managing diabetes can mean a lot of trial and error as you and your doctor work out the best ways for you to keep your blood glucose levels where they need to be, so learning as much as you can about the condition can help you to make good choices alongside your medical team.
This section of our site is dedicated to diabetes advice and information about the different blood glucose meters available, helping you to learn more about the condition and how to monitor your blood glucose by yourself.
Diabetes Advice & Guides
FreeStyle Libre 2 vs FreeStyle Libre 3
Managing your diabetes can be tricky, and keeping an eye on your blood sugar levels can be difficult without the right equipment. Having a blood glucose monitor can be a handy way to help with your diabetes management. They are compatible with certain mobile phones and are simple to use. Diabetes monitoring is important for anyone who has diabetes. There...
Managing your diabetes can be tricky, and keeping an eye on your blood...
10 tips to eat well with diabetes
Diabetes can sometimes be tricky to manage, especially when you are unsure on what your diet should look like. Type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1. With a type 2 diabetes diet, there is nothing you can’t eat, however, you will have to limit certain foods in your diabetic diet. Symptoms of diabetes are caused when some or...
Diabetes can sometimes be tricky to manage, especially when you are un...
Diabetes - Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
Diabetes is a medical condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. There are 2 main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition. It happens when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin. Genes and environmental factors can trigger the disease. Type 2 diabetes Type...
Diabetes is a medical condition that causes a person’s blood sugar l...
Abbott initiates voluntary recall for certain FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensors in UK
Abbott is initiating a voluntary recall of certain FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors from lot KTP005061. No other Abbott diabetes products are affected. Problem / Issue Abbott has recently identified that certain FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors from lot KTP005061 may provide erroneously high glucose readings. For example, your sensor glucose reading may be high and out of your target...
Abbott is initiating a voluntary recall of certain FreeStyle Libre 2 s...
7 major differences between flash and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
What is the difference between flash glucose monitoring and CGM? As the name suggests, a continuous glucose monitor automatically monitors your blood glucose levels continuously throughout the day without needing to do anything, and sends results to a smartphone every few minutes, whereas, flash glucose monitors only check glucose levels when you scan the device. Why might you need to...
What is the difference between flash glucose monitoring and CGM? As th...
How to Use the Contour® Next One
So, you’ve picked up a lovely Contour® Next One blood glucose meter and you’re ready to take your first step into the new age of smart diabetes management.
Well, we’re going to take a look at how you’ll use your Contour® Next One system to test your blood sugar levels, let’s get started!
So, you’ve picked up a lovely Contour® Ne...
