Living With Diabetes

"The word ‘diabetes’ can trigger feelings of uncertainty or concern, but it really doesn’t have to be that way. The truth is that many people with diabetes live fulfilling and healthy lives. Instead of diabetes dictating how their life should be, these people live alongside it and make it fit into their day-to-day schedules in ways that feel manageable and second nature. In this bookazine, we aim to show you ways you can get started with living a life with diabetes on your terms. Inside, we begin by revealing the key aspects you need to know about the condition. We’ll explain the different types, the role of insulin and challenge key myths and misinterpretations. We’ll demonstrate the importance of checking your glucose levels, the signs of hyper and hypoglycaemia, how to approach nutrition and exercise, while closing out with the ways diabetes can fit into all stages of life. A life with diabetes doesn’t need to be dictated by fear and avoidance, so let’s get started on the right foot"