Diabetes

Berkshire Foot Care Service (Podiatry)

It’s especially important to look after your feet if you have diabetes. Diabetes can reduce the blood supply to your feet and cause a loss of feeling. This can mean foot injuries do not heal well, and you may not notice if your foot is sore or injured.

Berkshire Foot Care Service can help you treat and manage conditions and diseases that affect your foot and lower limbs, helping you stay mobile and prevent any future complications.

Website: www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk

Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK has a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm. Diabetes affects more people than any other serious health condition in the UK.

Telephone: 0345 123 2399

Facebook: diabetesuk

Twitter: @diabetesuk

Website: www.diabetes.org.uk

Email: helpline@diabetes.org.uk

Newly Diagnosed with Diabetes

When newly diagnosed with diabetes, most people find themselves in a state of shock. However, being diagnosed with diabetes doesn’t prevent you from leading a ‘normal’ life.

Further information: www.diabetes.co.uk

Diabetes in West Berkshire

Find out how to manage your condition and improve the quality of your life: the regular things you need to do to avoid problems, the steps you can take to make you feel better, and the support you can get here in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire.

Telephone the Eye Screening Service: 0300 365 3937

Website: www.berkshirewestdiabetes.org.uk

Further information: Sick Day Rules

Living with Diabetes

To find out about living with Diabetes please visit the NHS Choices website.