Diabetes helplines
NHS
NHS overview of diabetes, with links to detailed information on types 1 and type 2.
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK Careline: 0345 123 2399
National charity providing support and information to people with diabetes as well as friends, family and carers. Provides comprehensive information to help you learn more about the condition and how to manage it.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) exists to find the cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications, and is the world's leading charitable funder of type 1 diabetes research. Has someone in your family recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? Or are you a health care professional dealing with newly diagnosed family. If so you are eligible to receive a free KIDSAC pack.
KIDSAC is a support and educational pack for families living with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.
Contact
Helpline: 0808 808 3555
Providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children - no matter what their disability or health condition.