General diabetes videos
Peer reviewed by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Lawrence HigginsOriginally published 26 Jun 2025
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Diabetes and pre-diabetes are common conditions that affect how your body manages blood sugar. Our diabetes video hub breaks down everything you need to know about diabetes and pre-diabetes. Whether you're looking to understand symptoms, learn about treatments, or find out how lifestyle changes can help, our video guides are here to help you to make informed choices about managing or preventing diabetes.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition where your body has trouble controlling blood sugar levels, either because it doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it properly.
What is diabetes?
What's the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
How do you know if you have diabetes?
Pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not quite high enough to be type 2 diabetes.
What is pre-diabetes?
Can you reverse pre-diabetes?
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General advice
Blood sugar levels refer to the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood. These levels naturally rise and fall throughout the day, but keeping them in a healthy range is important, especially if you have or are at risk of diabetes.
What should my blood sugar level be?
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Type 1 diabetes videos
Our type 1 diabetes video hub features expert-led videos covering everything you need to know—from what causes type 1 diabetes and its common symptoms, to how it’s treated and the possible complications to watch out for. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or supporting someone with the condition, these videos are here to help you take control and live well.
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The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
Next review due: 26 Jun 2028
26 Jun 2025 | Originally published
Authored by:
Lawrence HigginsPeer reviewed by
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
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