Welcome to Swad Diabetic Care Center

Insulin Pump Insulin pump therapy is form of Continuous subcutanous Insulin Infusion (CSII) through which Insulin is deliverd continuously through a fibre cannu...

Healthy hearts A fatty diet can raise your cholesterol, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke. Get food tips for lowering your cholesterol.

Healthy eating Develop healthier eating habits and get more active with our 12-week diet and exercise plan

Food and diet From the age of 11 we should have no more than 30g of added sugars (about 7 sugar cubes) in our diet every day. Find out why.

5 A DAY A few small changes can help you and your family get the recommended five portions of fruit and veg a day.

Living with diabetes Diabetes is a serious and life-long condition that affects the body's response to sugar, or glucose.

Overcoming eating disorders Find out the facts about eating disorders, including what they are, who’s affected by them and what to do if you need help.

Urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) Urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) is used to identify kidney disease that can occur as a complication of diabetes. If kidney disease is diagnosed early enough in people with diabetes, treatment will be more effective.

Thirst Feeling thirsty all the time and for no good reason isn't normal and should be investigated by your GP. Thirst is normally just the brain's way of warning that you're dehydrated because you're not drinking enough fluid.

Scurvy Vitamin C (also called ascorbic acid) is vital for the body, because it's needed to make collagen. Collagen is a type of protein found in many different types of tissue, such as skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage.

Unintentional weight loss Sudden, noticeable weight loss can happen after a stressful event, although it can also be a sign of a serious illness. It's normal to lose a noticeable amount of weight after the stress of changing jobs, divorce, redundancy or bereavement. Weight often returns to normal when you start to feel happier, after you've had time to grieve or get used to the change.

Vitamins and minerals Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients your body needs in small amounts to work properly. Most people should get all the nutrients they need by eating a varied and balanced diet.