Diabetes

You may have already made some changes to your diet and lifestyle, based on information you have been given or found. This is one of the most important things you can do to stay in the best of health. You are the person who will decide how to look after your diabetes, along with help from family or friends and your healthcare team.

Dietitians are experts in nutrition. They apply science and evidence to your individual circumstances. They aim to prevent or treat disease and improve your health and wellbeing. They will work with you to explore what matters to you most. A plan will be formed that will support you to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.

Just found out you have Type 2 Diabetes?

It’s normal to have lots of questions when you are told you have type 2 diabetes.

We want to help you understand what it means.

Here, you can find information about diabetes, the medicines you might take, the care you should get, and how you can look after yourself day to day.

Control IT: Patient Education for patients newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

These group sessions are run by Dietitians who are members of our Diabetes and Weight Management team. They explain things in a way that is easy to understand. The sessions take place in different places across Fife each month.

In the group, people can raise questions or concerns about their diabetes. They can also share successes they have had. Being in a group can help people feel more confident and remind them that they are not facing diabetes on their own.

You can book a place on Control IT by filling out the self referral form or contact us by email: fife.diabeteseducation@nhs.scot . You can also ask your GP or nurse to refer you.

Control IT referral form

Please complete all the boxes in the referral form as fully as possible. You must complete all the boxes marked*.

Your referral will then be automatically sent (by secure email) to the Diabetes Patient Education Team, NHS Fife, who will contact you in due course. If you haven't heard from us within 4 weeks, or if you have any queries about your referral, please contact the service direct on fife.diabeteseducation@nhs.scot

Forename *

Surname *

Date of birth *

Ten digit CHI number, if known.

Gender *

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Address *

Postcode *

Telephone number *

Email address

GP practice and address *

Reason for your referral. How can we assist you? *

What is your current weight? *

What is your height? *

Medication you are taking *

Medical history including ill health problems you have had in the past (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis) *

What is your first language? *

Do you require us to organise an interpreter?

Yes

Further information (please supply other helpful information)

How did you hear about our service?

For others with Diabetes

Referrals for people with type 1 diabetes and more complex type 2 diabetes can be made by Hospital consultants, GP practices and other Health Care Professionals.

These patients can be offered an appointment in a variety of clinic locations or by telephone or video call.

My Diabetes My Way

www.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk is an easy-to-use NHS Scotland service that helps you manage living with diabetes. Information is provided about many diabetes topics. You can register to access information about your healthcare results.

Diabetes UK

www.diabetes.org.uk or phone 03451232399

This website offers the biggest range of information for people living with all types of diabetes. We suggest you visit the “Learning Zone”.

Diabetes UK Scotland helpline 0141 212 8710

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Fife Adult Type 1 Diabetes App

NHS Fife have developed their own Type 1 diabetes app which includes a section on food and diabetes. There are PDF information leaflets to download plus video links.

Follow the instructions below to download the app.

Firstly download HealthZone UK app from App store (Apple) or Play store (Android)
Search for Fife Adult Type 1 diabetes

Just found out you have Type 2 Diabetes?

Control IT: Patient Education for patients newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

Control IT referral form

For others with Diabetes

My Diabetes My Way

Diabetes UK

Factsheets

Useful links

Resources

Fife Adult Type 1 Diabetes App

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