{"id":326,"date":"2026-03-06T09:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/information-for-patients-and-carers\/patient-information-leaflets\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T09:20:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:20:32","slug":"patient-information-leaflets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/patient-information-leaflets\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient Information Leaflets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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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.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Information for people with a new diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes<\/h2>
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Your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ‘Your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes’ leaflet developed by Diabetes Scotland replaces the ‘Newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Toolkit’. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can download a copy from the Diabetes UK Shop.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you require a hard copy please speak with your healthcare provider.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Help with your Type 2 Diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ‘Help with your Type 2 Diabetes’ leaflet contains sources of help & information to help you self-manage your type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This leaflet is available in the following languages Arabic<\/a>, Hindi<\/a>, Mandarin<\/a>, Polish<\/a> and Urdu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Know Your Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide will help you understand your Type 2 Diabetes test results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information on Type 2 Diabetes Medicines<\/h2>
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Metformin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SGLT-2 Inhibitors (Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin and Canagliflozin<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Additional information on female and male washing for SGLT-2 inhibitors is available below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Female Washing Advice for SGLT-2 inhibitors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Male Washing Advice for SGLT-2 inhibitors<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your New Rybelsus Tablets (semaglutide tablets)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need to know: A new formulation of Rybelsus is replacing the previous formulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gliclazide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to download a copy of the Gliclazide Patient Information Leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sitagliptin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to download a copy of the Sitagliptin Patient Information Leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mounjaro<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your guide to Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) and the KwikPen device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information on Long Term Steroid use<\/h2>
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Long Term Steroid Use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ‘Long Term Steroid Use’ leaflet provides information on high blood glucose and adrenal crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information on managing diabetes medicines during illness<\/h2>
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Medicine Sick Day Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information on meters and monitors<\/h2>
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FreeStyle Libre 2 Glucose Monitoring <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This downloadable quick reference guide is for patients, parents and carers who wish to connect to RHCYP via LibreView.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dexcom ONE+ Continuous Glucose Monitoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This downloadable guide is to help patients set up and manage Dexcom ONE+ for real-time glucose monitoring and alerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information on diabetes complications<\/h2>
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Eyes – Diabetic Retinal Screening <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feet – Low risk of developing non-healing foot wounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ‘Low risk of developing non-healing foot wounds’ leaflet provides general information on caring for your low risk feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic<\/a>, Bengali<\/a>, Chinese<\/a>, Polish <\/a>and Urdu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feet – Moderate risk of non-healing wounds and amputation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ‘Moderate risk of developing non-healing foot wounds and amputation’ leaflet provides general information on caring for your moderate risk feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic<\/a>, Bengali<\/a>, Chinese<\/a>, Polish <\/a>and Urdu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feet – High risk of non-healing wounds and amputation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic<\/a>, Bengali<\/a>, Chinese<\/a>, Polish <\/a>and Urdu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feet – Footwear advice to reduce the risk of amputation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ‘Footwear advice to reduce the risk of amputation’ leaflet provides information on prescription shoes, recommendation shoes, socks, stockings and tights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic<\/a>, Bengali<\/a>, Chinese<\/a>, Polish <\/a>and Urdu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feet – Looking after your diabetic foot ulcer to reduce the risk of amputation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ‘Looking after your diabetic foot ulcer to reduce the risk of amputation’ leaflet provides information on danger signs and general advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic<\/a>, Bengali<\/a>, Chinese<\/a>, Polish <\/a>and Urdu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feet – Advice to help you care for your feet on holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ‘Advice to help you care for your feet on holiday’ leaflet provides information on caring for your feet when travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic<\/a>, Bengali<\/a>, Chinese<\/a> and Urdu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feet – Looking after your foot in remission, to reduce the risk of further ulcers and amputation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic<\/a>, Bengali<\/a>, Chinese<\/a>, Polish <\/a>and Urdu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feet – Advice for looking after your Charcot foot to reduce the risk of amputation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ‘Advice for looking after your Charcot foot to reduce the risk of amputation’ provides information on Charcot foot and its treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This leaflet is available in the following languages: Arabic<\/a>, Bengali<\/a>, Chinese<\/a>, Polish <\/a>and Urdu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information on pre-conception\/pregnancy for patients with diabetes and gestational diabetes<\/h2>
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Getting ready for pregnancy with diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information on GLP-1 agonists and contraception<\/h2>
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GLP-1 Agonists and Contraception<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This leaflet, developed by The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH), provides information on GLP-1 agonists and contraception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information on weight management and diabetes remission<\/h2>
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Adult Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ‘NHS Lothian Adult Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Service’ leaflet provides details of the specialist weight management support available in Lothian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lets Prevent Diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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