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
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...
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...
December 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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...
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...
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/
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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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...
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/fi...
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mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/fi...
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...
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/fi...
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...
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...
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...
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
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
Keeping blood pressure under good control is essential, particularly in Type 2 diabetes. You should aim for a blood pressure of 130/80. Your GP or hospital consultant may prescribe one or more different types of medication to control your blood pressure.
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May 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Keeping blood pressure under good control is essential, particularly in Type 2 diabetes. You should aim for a blood pressure of 130/80. Your GP or hospital consultant may prescribe one or more different types of medication to control your blood pressure.
mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/resources/vi...
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Join us today for a comprehensive online course on Type 2 Diabetes Remission!
🗓 Date: Opens 5th March 2025, Closes 10th March 2025
Discover the latest insights and practical applications in diabetes care from leading experts.
Free registration: understandingtype2.mydiabetes.com
🗓 Date: Opens 5th March 2025, Closes 10th March 2025
Discover the latest insights and practical applications in diabetes care from leading experts.
Free registration: understandingtype2.mydiabetes.com
March 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Join us today for a comprehensive online course on Type 2 Diabetes Remission!
🗓 Date: Opens 5th March 2025, Closes 10th March 2025
Discover the latest insights and practical applications in diabetes care from leading experts.
Free registration: understandingtype2.mydiabetes.com
🗓 Date: Opens 5th March 2025, Closes 10th March 2025
Discover the latest insights and practical applications in diabetes care from leading experts.
Free registration: understandingtype2.mydiabetes.com
Our free online course, "Understanding Type 1 Diabetes," starts on 29th January.
You’ll find that there is something for everyone, whether you’re a person with diabetes, a HCP, or family looking to learn more about type 1 diabetes.
Register for free ➡️ understandingtype1.mydiabetes.com
You’ll find that there is something for everyone, whether you’re a person with diabetes, a HCP, or family looking to learn more about type 1 diabetes.
Register for free ➡️ understandingtype1.mydiabetes.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Our free online course, "Understanding Type 1 Diabetes," starts on 29th January.
You’ll find that there is something for everyone, whether you’re a person with diabetes, a HCP, or family looking to learn more about type 1 diabetes.
Register for free ➡️ understandingtype1.mydiabetes.com
You’ll find that there is something for everyone, whether you’re a person with diabetes, a HCP, or family looking to learn more about type 1 diabetes.
Register for free ➡️ understandingtype1.mydiabetes.com
Observing Ramadan with Diabetes❓
This FREE online course can help you prepare in advance! ⏰
Whether you're living with diabetes or supporting someone who is, learn how to manage diabetes safely during Ramadan.
➡️ Available now at ramadan.mydiabetes.com
(English, Arabic, & Malay available)
This FREE online course can help you prepare in advance! ⏰
Whether you're living with diabetes or supporting someone who is, learn how to manage diabetes safely during Ramadan.
➡️ Available now at ramadan.mydiabetes.com
(English, Arabic, & Malay available)
January 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Observing Ramadan with Diabetes❓
This FREE online course can help you prepare in advance! ⏰
Whether you're living with diabetes or supporting someone who is, learn how to manage diabetes safely during Ramadan.
➡️ Available now at ramadan.mydiabetes.com
(English, Arabic, & Malay available)
This FREE online course can help you prepare in advance! ⏰
Whether you're living with diabetes or supporting someone who is, learn how to manage diabetes safely during Ramadan.
➡️ Available now at ramadan.mydiabetes.com
(English, Arabic, & Malay available)