In this section you will find various diabetes resources, which are available to download. If you require a printed version. Please speak with your healthcare professional.
Information for people with a new diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
Newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes toolkit
Know Your Numbers
This guide will help you understand your Type 2 Diabetes test results.
Information on Type 2 Diabetes Medicines
Metformin
SGLT-2 Inhibitors (Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin and Canagliflozin)
This SGLT-2 inhibitor leaflet explains what SGLT-2 inhibitors do, what the risks of taking an SGLT-2 inhibitor are and information on getting the most out of your SGLT-2 inhibitor.
Additional information on female and male washing for SGLT-2 inhibitors is available below.
Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus)
The ‘Guide to starting and staying on treatment with Rybelsus’ provides information on how Rybelsus works, the benefits of Rybelsus, details on the most common side effects and general FAQs.
Information on Long Term Steroid use
Long Term Steroid Use
The ‘Long Term Steroid Use’ leaflet provides information on high blood glucose and adrenal crisis.
Information on managing diabetes medicines during illness
Medicine Sick Day Rules
The ‘Medicines and Dehydration: Medicine Sick Day Guidelines’ leaflet provided information on what actions you should take if you develop an illness that causes dehydration.
Information on meters and monitors
Accu-Check Quick Reference Guides
The following quick reference guides cover setting up lancing devices and Accu-Chek Performa and Instant meters.
Accu-Chek Performa – Quick Reference Guide
FreeStyle Libre 2 Glucose Monitoring
This downloadable quick reference guide is for patients, parents and carers who wish to connect to RHCYP via LibreView.
Information on diabetes complications
Eyes – Diabetic Retinal Screening
The ‘Screening Could Save Your Sight’ poster provides information on what will happen at your retinal screening appointment, how to change your appointment if it does not suit you and information on how to contact the department.
Feet – Moderate risk of non-healing wounds and amputation
The ‘Moderate risk of developing non-healing foot wounds and amputation’ leaflet provides general information on caring for your moderate risk feet.
This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Polish and Urdu.
Feet – High risk of non-healing wounds and amputation
The ‘High risk of non-healing wounds and amputation’ leaflet provides information on foot score, shoe advice and who to contact if you have any concerns about your feet.
This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Polish and Urdu.
Feet – Footwear advice to reduce the risk of amputation
The ‘Footwear advice to reduce the risk of amputation’ leaflet provides information on prescription shoes, recommendation shoes, socks, stockings and tights.
This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Polish and Urdu.
Feet – Looking after your diabetic foot ulcer to reduce the risk of amputation
The ‘Looking after your diabetic foot ulcer to reduce the risk of amputation’ leaflet provides information on danger signs and general advice.
This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Polish and Urdu.
Feet – Looking after your foot in remission, to reduce the risk of further ulcers and amputation
The ‘Looking after your foot in remission, to reduce the risk of further ulcers and amputation’ leaflet provides information checking your feet everyday, footwear and what to do if you have concerns about your feet.
This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Polish and Urdu.
Feet – Advice for looking after your Charcot foot to reduce the risk of amputation
The ‘Advice for looking after your Charcot foot to reduce the risk of amputation’ provides information on Charcot foot and its treatment options.
This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Polish and Urdu.
Information on pre-conception/pregnancy for patients with diabetes and gestational diabetes
Getting ready for pregnancy with diabetes
This leaflet provides information on planning a healthy pregnancy, what to do if you have a positive pregnancy test and explains the risks of pregnancy and diabetes.
Information on weight management and diabetes remission
Adult Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Service
The ‘NHS Lothian Adult Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Service’ leaflet provides details of the specialist weight management support available in Lothian.
Lets Prevent Diabetes
If you are an adult at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes or you have pre-diabetes the ‘Let’s Prevent’ leaflet provides information on the course content and details on how to self-refer.
