What is diabetes? [Spoken in English]

This short animation is useful for people diagnosed with any type of diabetes and their family and friends. And anyone else who wants to understand the condition. There are also versions of this animation in Gujarati, Punjabi, Sylheti and Urdu:

   • What is diabetes? [Spoken in Gujarati...  
   • What is diabetes? [Spoken in Punjabi]  
   • What is diabetes? [Spoken in Sylheti]  
   • What is diabetes? [Spoken in Urdu]  

The video explains:
what diabetes is
how diabetes is diagnosed
the main types of diabetes
the link between the hormone insulin, diabetes and blood sugar levels
different treatments for diabetes
other health problems related to diabetes and how to help prevent them.

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/

For more information about living with different types of diabetes, please go to our website: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-...