Deall Diabetes Math 2
The importance of taking type 2 diabetes seriously.
Welsh, type 2, glucose, sugar
Y risg o gael Diabetes Math 2
It’s not always that easy to make the changes that you need to make. Maybe you know what you need to do but “how” you do it is quite difficult. Psychologist Dr Bethan Lloyd recognises the challenge involved and talks about ways of moving forward.
Blood sugar, blood glucose, not easy, make changes, carbohydrates, at risk, insulin, control,
Beth yw Diabetes Math 2?
Dr Jane Gilbert describes the symptoms and causes of type 2 diabetes.
what is type 2 diabetes, diagnosis, HbA1c, self-management
Stori Jill
Jill talks about how she manages her weight, diet and medication.
what is type 2 diabetes, diagnosis, food, metformin
HbA1c
Dietitian Claire Chaudhry was finding that many of her patients struggled to get their heads around the meaning of HbA1c. Claire contacted us to say that she had come up with a great way of explaining it and would we be interested in sharing it on PocketMedic? Well of course we said yes! The rest… as they say… is history!!
diabetes, explanation, HbA1c, blood
Yr Arennau a Diabetes
We need to look after our kidneys as well as we look after our eyes and feet. Kidneys can sometimes be a bit neglected and this film is trying to redress that balance, because diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure in the world. When you have your tests for kidney function try not to eat too much protein or do any vigorous exercise the night before otherwise your kidney assessment may look worse than it actually is.
Diabetes UK has information about your kidneys and links to pages where you can understand the meaning of your test results.
DUK also produces an information prescription to use when you go for your diabetes review. You can ask your diabetes nurse or GP to fill it out with you. Look at it in combination with your care plan
type 2 diabetes, kidney, blood pressure, tests
Lleddfu diabetes
Dr Jane Gilbert talks us through the concept of putting type 2 diabetes into “remission.” If you have heard about it and wondered what it means and whether it is right for you then this is the first of a series of films all about it. Programmes are starting up across the UK –like this one running out of Hackney Diabetes Centre at the Homerton Hospital. Keith and June are a few weeks in and happy to share their experiences with you.
If you are interested in remission you can find out whether there are programmes running in your area by speaking to your GP or Diabetes team.
Counterweight is behind this particular programme and we give their contact details at the end of the film in case your medical team can’t help you access a weight management programme. They are a commercial organisation but please note that we have not received any funding from them to make this film. All our films about remission have been funded through the diabetes network in NHS Wales.
diabetes, remission, programme, shakes
Stori Ian
Ian lives in Caernarvon, North Wales and is just starting his journey towards putting type 2 diabetes into remission under the watchful eye of dietitian Marion Cliffe. He started just before the COVID-19 lockdown. Please note that in these initial pilot schemes in Wales the shakes are provided at no cost through the NHS. This funding is now under review as of May 2021 and we will update you as soon as more places and more funding are available. If you are not able to access a scheme locally then you can contact Counterweight directly but you are likely to have to pay for the shakes yourself. The people we are following in England are buying the shakes at a discounted price. Please note that Counterweight has not been involved with the funding of these films – they have been paid for by the Diabetes Network in NHS Wales.
diabetes, remission, hungry, weight loss
Stori Deborah
Deborah lives in Caernarvon, North Wales and is just starting her journey towards putting type 2 diabetes into remission under the watchful eye of dietitian Marion Cliffe. Marion started her clinic just before the COVID-19 lockdown. Please note that in these initial pilot schemes in Wales the shakes are provided at no cost through the NHS. This funding is now under review as of May 2021 and we will update you as soon as more places and more funding are available. If you are not able to access a scheme locally then you can contact Counterweight directly (their web address is at the end of the film) but you are likely to have to pay for the shakes yourself. The people we are following in England are buying the shakes at a discounted price. Please note that Counterweight has not been involved with the funding of these films – they have been paid for by the NHS Wales Diabetes Network.
diabetes, remission, hungry, weight loss
Stori Simon
Not everyone goes straight onto the shakes at 800 calories a day when they start their remission programme. Simon has been having some problems with his eyes so he is starting with 1200 calories and stepping down to 800 over a couple of weeks. This is a good example of how the remission programme works to support people as individuals, taking account of their health needs. It is also a reminder about why it is best to do it with proper support from a health care professional rather than trying to go it alone.
Please note that in these initial pilot schemes in Wales the shakes are provided at no cost through the NHS. This funding is now under review as of May 2021 and we will update you as soon as more places and more funding are available. If you are not able to access a scheme locally then you can contact Counterweight directly but you are likely to have to pay for the shakes yourself. The people we are following in England are buying the shakes at a discounted price. Please note that Counterweight has not been involved with the funding of these films – they have been paid for by the NHS Wales Diabetes Network.
diabetes, remission, hungry, weight loss
Lleddfu – Diwedd y Daith
In this film we meet a group of people as they cross the finish line at the Hackney Diabetes Centre after a year of working hard to control their type 2 diabetes. Some have achieved remission and all have made considerable improvements to their health.
If you are not able to access a scheme locally then you can contact Counterweight directly but you are likely to have to pay for the shakes yourself. The people we are following in England are buying the shakes at a discounted price but in the pilot projects in NHS Wales the funding of places and shakes on remission programmes is currently under review as of May 2021. We will update you as soon as more funding and more places are available. Please note that Counterweight has not been involved with the funding of these films – they have been paid for by the NHS Wales Diabetes Network.
diabetes, remission, hungry, insulin
Lleddfu – ar ôl 6 wythnos
June and Keith are 6 weeks in to their pursuit of putting their type 2 diabetes into remission. There are ups and downs to be shared with the group as the subject of introducing food back into their diets is addressed for the first time.
If you are not able to access a scheme locally then you can contact Counterweight directly but you are likely to have to pay for the shakes yourself. The people we are following in England are buying the shakes at a discounted price but in the pilot projects in NHS Wales the funding of places and shakes on remission programmes is currently under review as of May 2021. We will update you as soon as more funding and more places are available. Please note that Counterweight has not been involved with the funding of these films – they have been paid for by the NHS Wales Diabetes Network.
diabetes, remission, reintroduction, weight loss
Y Diweddaraf o ran y Cyfnod Clo
The process of putting type 2 diabetes is challenging enough. Trying to do it whilst in lockdown seems to be even more of a challenge for some of our valiant contributors. We hear from North Wales and North London about the trials and tribulations and how the support of dietitians can really help.
If you are interested in finding out more about putting your type 2 diabetes into remission but you are not able to access a scheme locally then you can contact Counterweight directly www.counterweight.org but you are likely to have to pay for the shakes yourself. The people we are following in England are buying the shakes at a discounted price but in the pilot projects in NHS Wales the funding of places and shakes on remission programmes is currently under review as of May 2021. We will update you as soon as more funding and more places are available. Please note that Counterweight has not been involved with the funding of these films – they have been paid for by the NHS Wales Diabetes Network.
diabetes, remission, success, food
Bwyta’n iach
Broken down into food groups, the film navigates healthy eating via the supermarket aisles and some hard to forget nuggets of advice!
healthy eating, shopping, supermarket, diabetes
Coginio Bwyd Iach a Blasus i’r Teulu
A gorgeous group of ladies from the local community in Nuneaton cook up a storm with dietitian Angela and diabetes champion Suman. We shop, we cook and we try to reduce the amount of salt and oil without anyone noticing!
diabetes, cooking, Indian, healthy
Canllaw Bwyta’n Dda
The key messages are “Everything in moderation” and “No foods are forbidden”
eatwell guide, food, what can I eat, diabetes
Meddyginiaeth a Monitro - Diabetes Math 2
Dr Jane Gilbert talks about the effect of exercise and good diet, looks at food labelling and food groups, and reminds us about foot care.
diabetes, medication, tablets, good diet
Sgrinio’r Retina
Diabetes can damage to the back of your eyes and, left untreated, can cause blindness. It’s absolutely crucial to attend eye screenings so that damage can be detected and treated in time.
For further information please visit: www.eyecare.wales.nhs.uk/diabetic-retinopathy-screening-service-w
diabetes, eyes, retinopathy, blind
Gofalu am eich Traed
Practical advice and a reminder of when to seek help. For further information
please visit the DUK website
diabetes, feet, care, foot
Deall traed
This film looks at how to understand about risk to your foot (and feet!) and what to do about it. For more information you can click on this link
diabetes, feet, neuropathy, ulcer
Gofal traed risg uchel
Foot care is of the utmost importance whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. Step this way for some crucial advice.
diabetes, feet, foot, ulcer
Diabetes a Llawdriniaethau
Having good diabetes control is really important – particularly if you are going into hospital for an operation. If it is out of control your operation is likely to be delayed. Ron and Denis share their experiences.
diabetes, operation, HbA1c, preparation
Diabetes ac Ysbytai
This film is about planned as well as unplanned admissions to hospital. If you know you are going it will encourage you to get your diabetes under control and for unplanned admissions there’s advice and tips on being prepared.
Nobody is an expert in mind reading so carrying an insulin passport and wearing an identity bracelet can be really important.
diabetes, hospital, HbA1c, blood glucose
Felly… beth alla i ei wneud?
4 people share their stories about living with type 2 diabetes.
diabetes, self-management, story, blood glucose
Diabetes a Phwysau
It can be difficult to talk about obesity. We hear about someone with experience of obesity and diabetes.
eatwell guide, food, what can I eat, diabetes
Tony a Michelle
Tony and Michelle both live with diabetes, one controls it with diet and one with insulin.
For more information please visit: www.diabetes.org.uk
diabetes, Tony, Michelle, metformin, advice
Stori Jeff
Jeff uses insulin to manage his diabetes.
For more information please visit: www.diabetes.org.uk
diabetes, gardening, control, insulin
Rheoli Hypos
Having the odd hypo is part and parcel of having diabetes but there’s a lot you can do to manage how frequent or severe they are.
For more information please visit: www.diabetes.org.uk
diabetes, hypo, carbohydrate, blood glucose
Gyrru a Diabetes
A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes doesn’t mean you have to stop driving but it does mean that you have to start planning ahead.
diabetes, driving, hypo, DVLA
Rhoi’r gorau i Smygu
You are 4 times more likely to be successful with expert help than going it alone.
stop smoking, expert, help, understanding
Cyflwyno X-PERT
Introducing… X-PERT and why you should go!
courses, x-pert, understanding, diabetes
Paratoi ar gyfer Beichiogrwydd
A new mum and dad share their experience of planning for their first child and managing type 1 diabetes.
pregnancy, preparation, type 1 diabetes, baby
Meddyginiaeth a monitro yn ystod beichiogrwydd
If diet and exercise aren’t keeping your blood glucose level under control and you need to move on to medication, rest assured it will be safe for both you and your baby. For more information please visit: www.diabetes.org.uk
control, insulin, pregnant, gestational diabetes, blood sugar, blood glucose
Deiet ac Ymarfer Corff
It can come as a shock to find you’ve developed diabetes when you’re pregnant. Women share their experiences and expert clinicians explain how a healthy diet and regular exercise can minimise the risk of it affecting you or your baby in the future.
diet, exercise, diabetes, diabetes, blood sugar