Updated DRWF diabetes information resources on eye health and healthy eating for people living with diabetes available now
Two of our series of diabetes information resources back in circulation after recent updates to information.
DRWF has published updated versions of two leaflets in our diabetes information resources series.
The DRWF series of diabetes information resources focus on various aspects of living with and managing diabetes to reduce risk of complications.
The newly updated titles include:
Eye health and diabetes (V2.0)
Healthy eating for diabetes (V2.0)
The full series of 12 resources covering a range of diabetes complications and tips for good self-management of the condition are published now and available to read online in digital download and audio formats. Printed copies can also be requested by emailing enquiries@drwf.org.uk.
DRWF diabetes information leaflets form a valuable part of the charity’s information resources available for people living with diabetes to offer the best possible guidance on how to self-manage effectively, as well as manage the associated health complications.
As part of our PIF TICK accreditation process, DRWF is committed to making sure all its information is reliable, evidence-based and accessible, to ensure we are a “trusted information creator”.
More diabetes information resources are currently being prepared and under review to follow soon!
Read DRWF diabetes information resources here
If you are a healthcare professional and would like to receive a supply of our information leaflets for distribution to people with diabetes, please email enquiries@drwf.org.uk or call us on 023 9263 6136. Alternatively click here for a leaflet order form to bulk order leaflets.
Find out more about DRWF and the PIF TICK accreditation here
Eye health and diabetes updated information available now
Updated DRWF diabetes information resource on Healthy eating for diabetes published.
DRWF has published an updated version of our Healthy eating for diabetes leaflet as part of our diabetes information resources series.
The DRWF series of diabetes information resources focus on various aspects of living with and managing diabetes to reduce risk of complications.
Eye health and diabetes (V2.0) by Dr Rebecca Thomas, Senior Lecturer in Population Health and Medical Sciences at Swansea University Medical School and member of the DRWF Editorial Advisory Board, offers guidance around different eye conditions and treatments available, in addition to recommendations for prevention and self-care.
The leaflet said: “Anyone with diabetes is at risk of developing retinopathy or maculopathy – both type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as other forms such as maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY), latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) and type 3c diabetes (caused by other medical conditions affecting the pancreas) but not gestational diabetes.
The longer you have diabetes the higher the risk of developing retinopathy or maculopathy.
“However, most people who develop retinopathy will develop the mild non-sight-threatening forms. For those who do develop the sight-threatening levels of retinopathy or maculopathy there is treatment available. Therefore, developing retinopathy does not mean you will lose your vision. Sight loss due to diabetes is preventable and the best way to protect yourself is through self-care and attending healthcare appointments.”
The full series of 12 resources covering a range of diabetes complications and tips for good self-management of the condition are published now and available to read online in digital download and audio formats. Printed copies can also be requested by emailing enquiries@drwf.org.uk.
DRWF diabetes information leaflets form a valuable part of the charity’s information resources available for people living with diabetes to offer the best possible guidance on how to self-manage effectively, as well as manage the associated health complications.
As part of our PIF TICK accreditation process, DRWF is committed to making sure all its information is reliable, evidence-based and accessible, to ensure we are a “trusted information creator”.
More diabetes information resources are currently being prepared and under review to follow soon!
Read DRWF diabetes information resources here
If you are a healthcare professional and would like to receive a supply of our information leaflets for distribution to people with diabetes, please email enquiries@drwf.org.uk or call us on 023 9263 6136. Alternatively click here for a leaflet order form to bulk order leaflets.
Find out more about DRWF and the PIF TICK accreditation here
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