Glycaemic Index
Low GI diets have shown some improvements in HbA1c (2) in Type 2 diabetes. The glycaemic index is a ranking of carbohydrate based...
Food Labelling
Main types of food labelling are traffic light labelling and GDA (Guideline Daily Amounts) The traffic light colours on some pack...
Pedicure / pamper tips
If you want to pamper your feet by getting a pedicure or using a foot spa then the following information may help: You can wear n...
Annual foot care tips
Go to your annual review – everyone who has diabetes should have their feet checked at their annual review. A healthcare professio...
Tips for toenail care
Cutting your toenails is something that lots of people with diabetes worry about. It can be difficult to do if you can’t bend or r...
Special occasion footwear tips
If you’re going to a party or a wedding, then the shoes you wear everyday probably won’t be right to go with whatever you’re weari...
Footwear tips
Before you put them on every day, turn your shoes or slippers upside down and give them a shake to get rid of any small stones or ...
Daily foot care tips
Looking after your feet is something best done every day. But it’s something which doesn’t take long – in fact just a few minutes ...
Monthly foot care tips
When you go shopping for shoes these tips may help: Always try your shoes on before you buy them. The best time of day to buy is ...
Weekly foot care tips
Any areas of skin on your feet and toes could become damaged but there are some places where your skin is more at risk. These are ...