Publications

In addition to quarterly Newsletters, IDDT publishes a range of printed information leaflets and Information Packs. All IDDT publications are free of charge so that no one is denied information on the basis of cost. We are happy to supply them individually or in bulk to health professionals to supply to their patients.

See below for a list of PDFs, with a quick menu to take you to each section. Click the link to view or download the PDF.

General Information

Type 1 – Know the Facts

This type of diabetes is an autoimmune condition and has to be treated with insulin alongside diet and exercise.
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Type 2 – Management and Medication

Often diagnosed as a result of overweight or obesity but it can be inherited. Initially treated with diet and exercise, it is progressive so medication and insulin may be necessary.
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Understanding Your Diabetes

This booklet provides information about the various types of diabetes, how they develop and how they are treated to control blood glucose levels.
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Gestational Diabetes

Diabetes can develop during pregnancy and needs treatment to protect mother and baby. It disappears after the baby is born but Type 2 diabetes may develop later in life.
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Diabetes and Physical Activity

Physical activity is an important part of the treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes which is explained in this booklet, also included are armchair exercises to help people who have limited mobility.
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Looking After Your Feet

This booklet provides information about how to look after your feet on a day-to-day basis. This is important as damage to the feet is one of the complications of diabetes.
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Your 9 Key Checks

A handy booklet to help you to ensure that you receive the 9 important checks you should receive at least annually to help to prevent the complications of diabetes.
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Holiday Tips

Going on holiday, whether abroad or in this country, needs planning but for people with diabetes, it means more planning, especially for people who are newly diagnosed.
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30 years of Synthetic Insulin

Synthetic insulin was introduced in the 1980s but some people had adverse reactions to it and needed to continue treatment with natural animal insulin, still available today. The history of this may be of interest and encourage people to request an informed choice of insulin treatment.
English version | German version

Diet

Diabetes Everyday Eating

Our most popular booklet, containing 28 days of meal plans for breakfast, lunch and evening meal along with tips for eating out and snacks.
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Diet and Diabetes

Popular because it contains information on various diets, nutritional values and their effects on blood glucose levels.
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Diabetes at Christmas

Christmas can be a difficult time with stress, excitement, lots of foods and snacks, all of which can make control of blood glucose more difficult. This provides tips of how to manage.
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Health

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Pregnancy in women with diabetes means that blood glucose levels have to be kept as near normal as possible to look after the health of mother and baby. In addition, extra care and monitoring is necessary during pregnancy in women with diabetes.
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Diabetes – Stress, Anxiety and Depression

We can all be affected by these conditions from time to time, but they can be particularly difficult for people with diabetes as they can affect diabetes control.
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Hypoglycaemia

Learn more about low blood sugars are referred to as hypoglycaemia and are the most common daily worries of people with diabetes, especially those taking insulin. It needs treatment with sugary drink or food to prevent symptoms which can lead to unconsciousness.
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The Eye and Diabetes

One of the complications of long-term diabetes, especially if blood sugars are not well controlled, is damage to the blood vessels at the back of the eye. If diagnosed early enough, laser treatment can be given to limit further damage.
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The Importance of Sleep

With or without diabetes, sleep can have a direct impact on health and there are things we can do to improve the quality of our sleep. This booklet offers advice on the sleep we need to avoid a range of possible health problems.
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Joint, Muscle and Bone Problems

Connective tissue disorders are known to be complications of diabetes. They are not life threatening but can be distressing and painful. Osteoporosis is also linked to type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
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Kidneys and Diabetes

Kidney damage is one of the common complications of diabetes through damage to the many small blood vessels in the kidneys. Tests of the kidneys are one of the annual 9 key checks that should be carried out.
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Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women

These conditions can often be difficult to talk about through a feeling of embarrassment. This booklet enables people to realise they are not alone and they can get help and advice.
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Parents and Family

What Schools Need to Know

Teachers have students with diabetes, usually Type 1 diabetes, so we have provided information for them to help them to understand the needs of a child with diabetes in school.
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Parents Passport for Schools

This enables parents to fill in details about their child’s preferences and treatments, such as treating low blood sugars, when they are at school. We recommend that the school has several copies for when children move between different classrooms.
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For Family Carers

When someone in the family has diabetes, it can, and often does, affect other family members, so this booklet offers them support and understanding.
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For Parents of Children with Diabetes

This booklet addresses the issue that caring for a child with diabetes can be stressful and a balancing act between the needs of all those within the family.
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