Diabetes resources in Highland
Resources and support for those living with type 2 diabetes.
If you find out you have pre-diabetes or have been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes you may want to find out more, using these resources.
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What is Live it Highland and who is it for? (video)
In this video, one of our Community Food and Health Practitioners explains how the programme supports people living with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Learn about the topics covered, what to expect from the programme, and how we help people make sustainable changes that work for their lives.
Live it Highland participant experience (video)
In this video, Sarah, a former participant shares her experience of taking part in the NHS Highland Live it Highland programme. Hear how the course helped them better understand type 2 diabetes, build confidence, connect with others, and make realistic changes that fit into everyday life.
Live it Highland pack
View or download the Live it Highland participants' pack (pdf, May 2025) - an information pack from NHS Highland for participants, introducing you to type 2 diabetes.
You can also get this from your local GP practice.
Containing useful information about diabetes that can help discussions and planning to self-manage type 2 diabetes.
New to Type 2 app
New to Type 2 is a free digital app with information that can be useful for people with pre-diabetes, newly diagnosed with type 2, and gestational diabetes. The app means you can always have access to information and keep returning to it as often as you need.
The app includes:
- information to read
- short videos to watch
- local resources
- frequently asked questions
- a section for people to work on their personal
goals
See a New to Type 2 app poster (pdf).
Emotional health and diabetes
Managing diabetes is an ongoing and often challenging task, which can be wearing on our emotional health too.
Diabetes services and resources
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a long term condition that causes blood glucose levels to become too high.
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Diabetes resources in Highland
Resources and support for those living with type 2 diabetes.
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Diabetes resources in Argyll and Bute
Resources and support for those living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Emotional health and diabetes
Managing diabetes is an ongoing and often challenging task, which can be wearing on our emotional health too.
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Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is a trusted, clinically approved source of information.
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Diabetes - specialist team contacts
Contact details for the diabetes specialist teams at NHS Highland.
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Diabetic eye screening
Diabetic eye screening (DES) is also known as diabetic retinopathy (or retinal) screening (DRS).
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Diabetic eye screening (easy read)
Diabetic eye screening is for people aged 12 years and over with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The test is to look for d...
Health and Wellbeing
See also signposts to support outside NHS Highland, including mental health and wellbeing.