A national organisation offering advice, resources and information to help people with diabetes. Diabetes UK runs local support groups and online community forums, has advice on living with diabetes and lots of information about the different types of diabetes and their treaments.
You can contact the Diabetes UK Helpline for specialist information and advice on all aspects of living with diabetes.
“Call us for answers, support or just to talk to someone who knows about diabetes. Call our confidential helpline to talk to our highly trained advisors – they have counselling skills and an extensive knowledge of diabetes. They can provide information about the condition, take the time to talk things through and explore emotional, social, psychological or practical difficulties. You don’t need a question about diabetes to call us”
Call: 0345 123 2399 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
Email: helpline@diabetes.org.uk
Visit their Diabetes and Your Emotions page for tips on talking to others, dealing with anxiety about diabetes, coping after diagnosis and dealing with stress.