Hello and welcome to another episode of The Jamie Talks... podcast. 

This month,  Jamie Talks ……. Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that we hear referred to all the time, but how much do we really know about it, the difference between type 1 and type 2 and the life-changing effects it can have not only on the person who has diabetes but on those closest to them, especially if the person diagnosed is a toddler. 

Now I'm delighted to say my guest today is our very own Matthew Oaks.  Matt is a procurement manager for us in Sheffield, he chats to me about his son's diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and the serious effects that had on the whole family. From constant medical monitoring to being forced to make life-changing decisions because of the lack of knowledge around the subject.

If you want to know more about Diabetes or visit the charity that Matt talks about in the podcast then please follow the links below:

JDRF - Type 1 Diabetes Research Funding and Advocacy

www.jdrf.org

JDRF leads the global type 1 diabetes research effort to keep people healthy and safe until we find a cure for the disease. Help create a world without T1D.

www.diabetes.org.uk -
Diabetes UK is the leading diabetes charity in the UK. They have an excellent website that covers all aspects of diabetes care for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.  We recommend that if you want further information on any area of your diabetes you use this website first.
www.runsweet.com - To find out more information about sporting activities and diabetes.
www.bertieonline.org.uk - To find out more on the basic principles of carbohydrate counting.
www.ukdrn.org - Find out more about our research.
 

Driving and Diabetes
If you drive and are on medication for diabetes you may need to inform DVLA.
The following sources give further information about driving with diabetes:

Diabetes UK Careline 0845 120 2960
Diabetes UK website: www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Living_with_diabetes/Driving/Informing_the_DVLA
DVLA: www.gov.uk/diabetes-driving
TREND-UK: trend-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/08.06.16-Driving-leaflet-1.pdf

Diabetes Technology

www.england.nhs.uk/publication/flash-glucose-monitoring-national-arrangements-for-funding-of-relevant-diabetes-patients - To review the NHS England criteria for flash glucose monitoring funding.
progress.freestylediabetes.co.uk - To learn more about how to get the most from using the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system.
www.nice.org.uk/guidance/TA151/chapter/1-guidance - To review current guidelines for the use of insulin pumps in diabetes