Diabetes

Managing diabetes is a life-long commitment. Learn about the disease and how each type might affect you.

Managing diabetes is a life-long commitment. Learn about the disease and how each type might affect you.

Diabetes is a condition which affects the blood sugar levels. There are two main types of diabetes.

Type 1 is when the immune system attacks and destroys the cells which produce insulin. It is far less common than type 2.

Type 2 diabetes is when the body does not produce enough insulin, or the cells are not reacting to the insulin.

Spot the signs of type 1 & 2 diabetes

  • Feeling very thirsty
  • Needing to urinate more frequently, especially at night
  • Unexplained weight loss or loss of muscle mass
  • Itching around the penis or vagina, or frequent thrush
  • Cuts or wounds which are slow to heal
  • Blurred vision

Members Directory

Find local support from organisations and healthcare experts

Public Health Wales: Diabetes

Support and Services

029 2022 7744

  • See the symptoms, treatments and stats about diabetes in Wales.

Diabetes Research Group Swansea

Support and Services

01792 602223

  • Research group looking to address the healthcare needs of those with diabetes, through research into prevention and treatment of diabetes.

Diabetes UK Cymru

Support and Services

0345 123 2399

  • 16 Leading UK alcohol charity offering help and support. Take a look at the latest stats and figures about the diabetes situation in Wales.

Charities & organisations

Local charities and organisations who you can reach out to.

National Children & Young People’s Diabetes Network: Wales Network

Charities and Organisations

  • Bringing together healthcare professionals, organisations and families of young people and children with diabetes.

Diabetes UK Cwmbach Group

Charities and Organisations

0345 123 2399

  • A local diabetes support group, so you and your family can talk to others who have been diagnosed with diabetes.