My Diabetes My Way

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If you are feeling low or depressed, motivation can be hard to keep blood sugar under control. Stress hormones can even have a significant impact on your blood sugar.

You can find more information & help below:
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Surveys show that only around 75% of diabetics in Scotland have had their cholesterol checked last year. Ensure that yours is tested with your health team.

More info about cholesterol and diabetes is below:

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MyWay Digital Health are providing a free "Diabetes and Ramadan" course. This course is available in English, Arabic and Malay.

This course covers guidance on managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes while fasting.

The course is open for registration below:
user.mydiabetes.com

Eating Disorder Week: 23rd Feb - 1st Mar.

Diabetes can be a factor in developing eating disorders: further information is available in the links below.

Type 1 Diabetes & Eating Disorders mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/ex...

Eating Disorders & Diabetes www.diabetes.org.uk/living-with-...

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We have made some changes over the last few weeks to improve accessibility. On our website, you will notice a new icon in the bottom right of the screen – this is a new feature that lets you convert our website from English into other languages, and also have the page read aloud.

Exercise is great for your health, but it will impact your blood sugar. If you are thinking about more exercise, please speak to your healthcare team.

Exercise & Physical Activity: mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/in...

Diabetes & Exercise Video: mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...

A family breaks the Ramadan fast together.

My Way Digital Health is providing free courses to support the management of diabetes during Ramadan for our Muslim community, or anyone wanting to learn more.

These courses are available in English, Arabic and Malay until 19 March.

Register for free: ramadan.mydiabetes.com

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Signs of undiagnosed diabetes include thirst, increased urination, tiredness, unintentional weight loss and frequent infections.

Diabetes can be diagnosed with a quick blood test, and diagnosis means diabetes can be effectively managed with current treatments.

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Don't miss My Way Digital Health's free "Understanding Type 2 Diabetes" course, running on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January. This course includes a live Q&A session each evening.

Registration is available at the link below:
user.mydiabetes.com

The My Diabetes My Way app was recently featured on STV News, including an interview with one of our users. You can watch the segment at the link below:

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Patient hails diabetes app as ‘invaluable’ on its 15th anniversary A lifelong diabetes patient has spoken of how My Diabetes My Way (MDMW) has helped her take responsibility for her health as the University of Dundee-developed app celebrates a milestone anniversary.

A lifelong diabetes patient has spoken of how My Diabetes My Way (MDMW) has helped her take responsibility for her health as the University of Dundee-developed app celebrates a milestone anniversary. You can read more about their thoughts here:

www.dundee.ac.uk/press-releas...

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If losing weight is your New Year resolution, We have lots of resources on our website to help. See some of these below:

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My Way Digital Health has two interactive online courses running in January. The first course is Understanding Type 2 Diabetes, running on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January. This course includes a Live Q&A session each evening.

Register here: user.mydiabetes.com

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Happy New Year to everyone from the My Diabetes My Way team and we hope you all enjoyed the festive break.

January is a time for resolutions, including understanding your diabetes more. We offer a range of free diabetes courses on our eLearning site:
elearning.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk

Make Healthy Choices (But Still Enjoy Yourself!)

There is no need to completely miss out on certain foods and drinks over the festive period. Be mindful about what you’re choosing, then get back on track the next day. Why not go for a walk on Boxing Day?

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As we are now into the winter months, it is important to know what to do if you are ill. MDMW has sick day guidelines below:

Sick Day Guidelines for Type 1 Diabetes: mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/in...

Sick Day Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes: mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/in...

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It is essential that people with diabetes have education in self-managing their condition. Many Health Boards run their own face-to-face courses and we also have many online courses available on our website. You can find our full list of courses below:

elearning.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/courses/

Flu vaccine Information about the flu vaccine used in Scotland

A reminder that as winter approaches, please get your flu vaccine in good time. Some people may also be eligible for a Covid vaccine; check with your GP as the eligibility criteria has changed this year.

For information on how to book, see the link below:
www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-livi...

This month, we have added some information to our website about diabetes and your kidneys. This information can be found at the links below:

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Our FREE 'Understanding Type 1 Diabetes' Course starts tomorrow.

LIVE expert Q&A 26-27 Nov, 6-7pm

This free course offers information about what type 1 diabetes is, what it might mean for your health and what you can do to manage it.

Register today:
understandingtype1.mydiabetes.com

Free online course 'Understanding Type 1 Diabetes'
Starts 26 Nov
LIVE Q&A 26-27 Nov, 6-7pm

This free course offers information about what type 1 diabetes is, what it might mean for your health and what you can do to manage it.

Don’t miss out – register today:
understandingtype1.mydiabetes.com

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The DVLA has specific regulations if you have diabetes, and you must inform them if you are taking insulin long-term.

More information available at the links below:

mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/in...
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/ex...
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/fi...

Free online course 'Understanding Type 1 Diabetes'
Starts 26 Nov
LIVE Q&A 26-27 Nov, 6-7pm

This free course offers information about what type 1 diabetes is, what it might mean for your health and what you can do to manage it.

Don’t miss out – register today:
understandingtype1.mydiabetes.com

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The My Diabetes My Way website has free questionnaires to assess your own mental health.

Log in via the website, select "My Home Data" and you will see three assessments:
1. Mental Health Test
2. Wellbeing Test
3. Anxiety Test

You can take and discuss the results with your healthcare team.

Mental health is essential for quality of life. Depression and stress hormones can impact your blood sugar control. If you are struggling, find more information below and contact your healthcare team if needed:

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Have you joined our free Type 2 on Insulin online course? Starting today, discover essential skills for managing type 2 diabetes on insulin in our online course.

🗓 Open 29th October - 3rd November 2025

Live expert Q&A tonight at 6pm

Free registration: user.mydiabetes.com

Cholesterol is important in minimising cardiovascular risk. Be proactive with your healthcare team and ensure that cholesterol tests are taken. We have more information about cholesterol and diabetes below:
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...

mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...

Flu vaccine Information about the flu vaccine used in Scotland

It’s now time to book your flu vaccination. Vaccination is an important part of keeping yourself healthy throughout winter. The following information shows how to book your flu vaccination online in NHS Scotland:

www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-livi...

Smoking is a major risk factor for both cardiovascular conditions and various types of cancer in the whole population. In people with diabetes, this risk is increased further. Speak to your local healthcare team or GP practice if you need help to stop.

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Over the summer, healthcare professionals have been attending conferences discussing the latest research into the causes of diabetes and potential new treatments. You can read more about some of the latest research at the following link: www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/new...