Who are Diabetes UK?
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition. We have over 170,000 members and are one of the largest patient organisations in Europe.
We stand up for the interests of people with diabetes by campaigning for better standards of care and the best quality of life. Diabetes UK funds over £5 million on research every year to improve the treatment of diabetes and to find a cure, and we provide practical information and support services to help people manage their diabetes better.
How this site can help you
Everyone is recommended to have a balanced healthy diet. The healthy diet for people with diabetes is the healthy diet recommended for everyone. You can still enjoy a wide variety of foods as part of a balanced diet, although choosing your food wisely and adopting sensible eating habits can help you manage your diabetes. A healthy balanced diet helps with blood glucose control, weight management, blood pressure management and the control of blood fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides.
This website is here to give you a guide to shopping. As you negotiate your way through the virtual aisles choosing products, you can get nutritional information on each food or drink product and advice and feedback of your final shopping basket selections. The website also provides information on how to understand food labels and by inputting your data you will have access to a sample daily menu that has been tailored to your needs.
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Browse the store and start making your food choices today.
Our
mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and to work towards a future without diabetes.
