Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that causes your blood glucose (sugar) level to become too high.
Common types of diabetes:
Type 1 - Often diagnosed in childhood, but you can get it at any age. It cannot be prevented.
Type 2 - Some people are at higher risk due to ethnicity, age, living with obesity or overweight. It can sometimes be prevented or stopped with lifestyle change and treatment.
Gestational - Can happen during pregnancy. You can reduce your risk with lifestyle changes. Gestational diabetes usually goes away after you've given birth.
Diabetes symptoms:
Toilet - going for a wee alot, especially at night
Thirsty - being really thirsty
Tired - feeling more tired than usual
Thinner - losing weight without trying to
Genital itching or thrush
Cuts and wounds taking longer to heal
Blurred eyesight
Increased hunger
Support and advice:
- NHS website: You can find more information about Diabetes here
- Diabetes UK: Talk to us about diabetes on 0345 1232399 and find more information about diabetes, living with Diabetes and what support is available to you here
- Adult Diabetes Service (Aneurin Bevan University Health Board): Find more information about the local offering here