Diabetes

  • Diabetes Support

    Four groups form the Bristol Diabetes Support Network with the Bristol East group, meeting six times a year at The Beechwood Club in Fishponds.

    Phone
    07805 803761

    Website
    diabetesbristol.org.uk

    Email
    st@diabetesbristol.org.uk

  • Diabetes Advice Documents

    Advice leaflets for diabetic patients.

    Type 1 Diabetics what to do when you are ill

    Type 2 Diabetics what to do when you are ill

  • One You South Glos

    If you’re at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes you may be able to join your FREE local Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. This programme is up to 16 weeks of tailored support to help you improve your diet, get more physically active and lose weight (where appropriate).

    Website
    oneyou.southglos.gov.uk/for-your-body/diabetes

  • NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

    The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme provides free support to people at high risk of Type 2 diabetes. Check whether you’re at risk and then self-refer yourself by completing the free ‘Know Your Risk’ tool.

    Website
    www.riskscore.diabetes.org.uk

  • Brigstowe Diabetes Peer Support

    If you have type 2 diabetes and live in Bristol, North Somerset, or South Gloucestershire, Brigstowe peer mentor service can help you take control of your health.
    Their peer mentors also have type 2 diabetes and want to meet with you to share their own experience of living with the condition. They will provide you with the right information and support to help you learn more about diabetes and live well.

    Phone
    Robyn on 0117 955 5038

    Website
    www.brigstowe.org/diabetes

    Email
    info@brigstowe.org

  • Moving from FreeStyle Libre system to FreeStyle Libre 2 system

    You are currently prescribed the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system in line with the local prescribing policy. We would like to bring to your attention that the ‘FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system’ is now available and you will be automatically moved over to it.
    For more information on the FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system, please view the Moving from FreeStyle Libre system to FreeStyle Libre 2 system  information letter (PDF).

  • NHS Diabetes Advice helpline during Covid-19 pandemic

    You can access NHS Diabetes Advice via Diabetes UK’s support line on 0345 123 2399, Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm.