What is diabetes? [Spoken in Gujarati] Diabetes UK

This short animation is useful for people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and their family and friends. And anyone else who wants to understand the condition. I

The video explains:
What type 1 diabetes is
What can increase your risk of type 1 diabetes
Symptoms
Treatment – including how you take insulin
What affects your blood sugar levels
How type 1 diabetes can affect other parts of the body
What helps keep blood sugar levels in a target range
What to do if blood sugar levels go too low (hypo) or too high (hyper)

As well as your medical team, we’re here at Diabetes UK to support you. Our helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. If you’re in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, call 0345 123 2399. Or if you’re in Scotland, call 0141 212 8710. You can also email us at [email protected].

You can also speak to other people with diabetes at any time on our forum. https://forum.diabetes.org.uk

Find out more information about living with type 1 diabetes on our website: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/type-1-di...