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Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that causes you to have too much sugar, or glucose, in your blood. 

When you eat, the food gets broken down in your body and enters the bloodstream as glucose. Normally, a hormone called insulin allows the glucose to enter your cells and fuel your body.

When you have diabetes, there is a problem with your insulin levels and the glucose can't get into your cells properly, so it builds up in your blood. This leads to the symptoms of diabetes.

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All You Need to Know

Who Can Help?

If there's an adult or friend you can trust, have a chat with them about your questions or worries. They might be able to put your mind at rest or give you some useful advice.

You should see your GP or your diabetes specialist team if you are worried.

If you live in Norfolk:

If you're 11-19 you can text ChatHealth on 07480 635060 for anonymous and confidential advice from a health professional. ChatHealth is available Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

You can also contact the Norfolk Healthy Child Programme by calling Just One Number on 0300 300 0123. Our opening hours are 8am-6pm Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays) and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.

If you live in Waveney:

You can call the Suffolk School Nursing service on 0345 607 8866 or email childrenshealth@suffolk.gov.uk.

Diabetes UK is a national charity supporting families living with diabetes with a specialist support helpline for advice and guidance at 0345 123 2399.

Kooth offers online counselling, advice and emotional well-being support for anyone aged 10-18, seven days a week until 10pm. 


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