My Diabetes My Way
@mydiabetesmyway.bsky.social
The NHS Scotland interactive diabetes website to help support people who have diabetes and their family and friends.
Website: www.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk
Contact: mydiabetes.myway@nhs.scot
Website: www.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk
Contact: mydiabetes.myway@nhs.scot
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/
elearning.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/courses/
December 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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/
elearning.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/courses/
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...
For information on how to book, see the link below:
www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-livi...
Flu vaccine
Information about the flu vaccine used in Scotland
www.nhsinform.scot
December 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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...
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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December 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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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mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/ex...
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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
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
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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
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
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
November 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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
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
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...
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...
November 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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...
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
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
November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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
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
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.
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.
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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.
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:
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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:
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/fi...
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...
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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
🗓 Open 29th October - 3rd November 2025
Live expert Q&A tonight at 6pm
Free registration: user.mydiabetes.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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
🗓 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...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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...
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...
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...
www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-livi...
Flu vaccine
Information about the flu vaccine used in Scotland
www.nhsinform.scot
October 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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...
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.
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...
Diabetes and Smoking | Information Site
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk
October 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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.
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...
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...
October 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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...
Carb Counting eLearning
Did you miss our timed carb counting course last week? You can still access most of the content from our eLearning site. See the link below to start learning:
elearning.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/courses/carb...
Did you miss our timed carb counting course last week? You can still access most of the content from our eLearning site. See the link below to start learning:
elearning.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/courses/carb...
October 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Carb Counting eLearning
Did you miss our timed carb counting course last week? You can still access most of the content from our eLearning site. See the link below to start learning:
elearning.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/courses/carb...
Did you miss our timed carb counting course last week? You can still access most of the content from our eLearning site. See the link below to start learning:
elearning.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/courses/carb...
Join our free ‘Carb Counting’ online course!
Wed 01/10/25
Learn the essentials of carb counting in our online course to help match your insulin requirements with the amount of carbohydrate that you eat or drink.
Learn at your own pace and participate in a live Q&A session with diabetes experts.
Wed 01/10/25
Learn the essentials of carb counting in our online course to help match your insulin requirements with the amount of carbohydrate that you eat or drink.
Learn at your own pace and participate in a live Q&A session with diabetes experts.
September 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Join our free ‘Carb Counting’ online course!
Wed 01/10/25
Learn the essentials of carb counting in our online course to help match your insulin requirements with the amount of carbohydrate that you eat or drink.
Learn at your own pace and participate in a live Q&A session with diabetes experts.
Wed 01/10/25
Learn the essentials of carb counting in our online course to help match your insulin requirements with the amount of carbohydrate that you eat or drink.
Learn at your own pace and participate in a live Q&A session with diabetes experts.
National Eye Health Week
Around 1 in 50 people who have diabetic eye
screening will be referred for investigation or
treatment. It's important to go for regular
screening if you're diabetic, as it can help
reduce or prevent sight loss.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des
#DESScot
Around 1 in 50 people who have diabetic eye
screening will be referred for investigation or
treatment. It's important to go for regular
screening if you're diabetic, as it can help
reduce or prevent sight loss.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des
#DESScot
September 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
National Eye Health Week
Around 1 in 50 people who have diabetic eye
screening will be referred for investigation or
treatment. It's important to go for regular
screening if you're diabetic, as it can help
reduce or prevent sight loss.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des
#DESScot
Around 1 in 50 people who have diabetic eye
screening will be referred for investigation or
treatment. It's important to go for regular
screening if you're diabetic, as it can help
reduce or prevent sight loss.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des
#DESScot
National Eye Health Week
Information to help you make a choice about diabetic eye screening is available in a range of other languages (including British Sign Language) and other formats (including Easy Read, large print and audio).
These can be found at nhsinform.scot/des
#desscot
Information to help you make a choice about diabetic eye screening is available in a range of other languages (including British Sign Language) and other formats (including Easy Read, large print and audio).
These can be found at nhsinform.scot/des
#desscot
September 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
National Eye Health Week
Information to help you make a choice about diabetic eye screening is available in a range of other languages (including British Sign Language) and other formats (including Easy Read, large print and audio).
These can be found at nhsinform.scot/des
#desscot
Information to help you make a choice about diabetic eye screening is available in a range of other languages (including British Sign Language) and other formats (including Easy Read, large print and audio).
These can be found at nhsinform.scot/des
#desscot
National Eye Health Week
Diabetic eye screening uses a camera to look at the back of your eyes. It’s the only way to find out if you have diabetic retinopathy. If found, getting treatment early can reduce or
even prevent sight loss.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des
#DESScot
Diabetic eye screening uses a camera to look at the back of your eyes. It’s the only way to find out if you have diabetic retinopathy. If found, getting treatment early can reduce or
even prevent sight loss.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des
#DESScot
September 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
National Eye Health Week
Diabetic eye screening uses a camera to look at the back of your eyes. It’s the only way to find out if you have diabetic retinopathy. If found, getting treatment early can reduce or
even prevent sight loss.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des
#DESScot
Diabetic eye screening uses a camera to look at the back of your eyes. It’s the only way to find out if you have diabetic retinopathy. If found, getting treatment early can reduce or
even prevent sight loss.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des
#DESScot
Join our free ‘Carb Counting’ online course!
Wed 01/10/25
Learn the essentials of carb counting in our online course to help match your insulin requirements with the amount of carbohydrate that you eat or drink.
Learn at your own pace and participate in a live Q&A session with diabetes experts
Wed 01/10/25
Learn the essentials of carb counting in our online course to help match your insulin requirements with the amount of carbohydrate that you eat or drink.
Learn at your own pace and participate in a live Q&A session with diabetes experts
September 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Join our free ‘Carb Counting’ online course!
Wed 01/10/25
Learn the essentials of carb counting in our online course to help match your insulin requirements with the amount of carbohydrate that you eat or drink.
Learn at your own pace and participate in a live Q&A session with diabetes experts
Wed 01/10/25
Learn the essentials of carb counting in our online course to help match your insulin requirements with the amount of carbohydrate that you eat or drink.
Learn at your own pace and participate in a live Q&A session with diabetes experts
Type 1 and Physical Activity - Free online course
Launching tomorrow, 30th July, designed to help you understand how to manage glucose levels, insulin and food around different types of physical activity
💬Expert Q&A – 30th July, 6–7pm
Sign up today at: understandingtype1.mydiabetes.com
Launching tomorrow, 30th July, designed to help you understand how to manage glucose levels, insulin and food around different types of physical activity
💬Expert Q&A – 30th July, 6–7pm
Sign up today at: understandingtype1.mydiabetes.com
July 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Type 1 and Physical Activity - Free online course
Launching tomorrow, 30th July, designed to help you understand how to manage glucose levels, insulin and food around different types of physical activity
💬Expert Q&A – 30th July, 6–7pm
Sign up today at: understandingtype1.mydiabetes.com
Launching tomorrow, 30th July, designed to help you understand how to manage glucose levels, insulin and food around different types of physical activity
💬Expert Q&A – 30th July, 6–7pm
Sign up today at: understandingtype1.mydiabetes.com
🎉50,000+ users now use My Diabetes My Way!
Many thanks to those of you who have contributed to this significant figure
Research shows MDMW could save health services millions whilst improving quality of life for those who use it
www.dundee.ac.uk/stories/mdmw...
#Diabetes #DigitalHealth
Many thanks to those of you who have contributed to this significant figure
Research shows MDMW could save health services millions whilst improving quality of life for those who use it
www.dundee.ac.uk/stories/mdmw...
#Diabetes #DigitalHealth
MDMW enhances life quality and brings cost savings
A web application developed at the University of Dundee to enable diabetes patients to manage their condition could save health services millions of pounds every year while improving the quality of li...
www.dundee.ac.uk
July 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🎉50,000+ users now use My Diabetes My Way!
Many thanks to those of you who have contributed to this significant figure
Research shows MDMW could save health services millions whilst improving quality of life for those who use it
www.dundee.ac.uk/stories/mdmw...
#Diabetes #DigitalHealth
Many thanks to those of you who have contributed to this significant figure
Research shows MDMW could save health services millions whilst improving quality of life for those who use it
www.dundee.ac.uk/stories/mdmw...
#Diabetes #DigitalHealth
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Join our free ‘Understanding Type 2 Diabetes’ online course!
Starts Wed 25th June
Register here
understandingtype2.mydiabetes.com
This course aims to give you the information about
• What type 2 diabetes is, how it occurs, how it is
diagnosed and treated
Expert Q&A on the 25th&26th at 6pm
Starts Wed 25th June
Register here
understandingtype2.mydiabetes.com
This course aims to give you the information about
• What type 2 diabetes is, how it occurs, how it is
diagnosed and treated
Expert Q&A on the 25th&26th at 6pm
June 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Join our free ‘Understanding Type 2 Diabetes’ online course!
Starts Wed 25th June
Register here
understandingtype2.mydiabetes.com
This course aims to give you the information about
• What type 2 diabetes is, how it occurs, how it is
diagnosed and treated
Expert Q&A on the 25th&26th at 6pm
Starts Wed 25th June
Register here
understandingtype2.mydiabetes.com
This course aims to give you the information about
• What type 2 diabetes is, how it occurs, how it is
diagnosed and treated
Expert Q&A on the 25th&26th at 6pm
Join our free ‘Understanding Type 2 Diabetes’ online course!
Starts Wed 25th June
Register here
understandingtype2.mydiabetes.com
This course aims to give you the information about
• What type 2 diabetes is, how it occurs, how it is
diagnosed and treated
Expert Q&A on the 25th&26th at 6pm
Starts Wed 25th June
Register here
understandingtype2.mydiabetes.com
This course aims to give you the information about
• What type 2 diabetes is, how it occurs, how it is
diagnosed and treated
Expert Q&A on the 25th&26th at 6pm
June 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Join our free ‘Understanding Type 2 Diabetes’ online course!
Starts Wed 25th June
Register here
understandingtype2.mydiabetes.com
This course aims to give you the information about
• What type 2 diabetes is, how it occurs, how it is
diagnosed and treated
Expert Q&A on the 25th&26th at 6pm
Starts Wed 25th June
Register here
understandingtype2.mydiabetes.com
This course aims to give you the information about
• What type 2 diabetes is, how it occurs, how it is
diagnosed and treated
Expert Q&A on the 25th&26th at 6pm
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention week - 26th May to 1st June
An estimated 6.3 million people in the UK live with prediabetes, but many are not aware of this. If left untreated, prediabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes which can lead to health complications.
www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/new...
An estimated 6.3 million people in the UK live with prediabetes, but many are not aware of this. If left untreated, prediabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes which can lead to health complications.
www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/new...
One in five adults now live with diabetes or prediabetes in the UK
One in five adults in the UK now live with diabetes or prediabetes, and we are calling on the government to address the hidden health crisis we are facing. Our new diabetes prevalence figures show th...
www.diabetes.org.uk
May 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention week - 26th May to 1st June
An estimated 6.3 million people in the UK live with prediabetes, but many are not aware of this. If left untreated, prediabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes which can lead to health complications.
www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/new...
An estimated 6.3 million people in the UK live with prediabetes, but many are not aware of this. If left untreated, prediabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes which can lead to health complications.
www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/new...