Please note that the Diabetes explained programme for type 2 diabetes is currently paused. Anyone referred for this programme will be contacted and advised of online resources which can be accessed and or offered a place on the Control It session if appropriate.
Free online diabetes information and education for people living with or affected by diabetes
My Diabetes, My way
You can access free online education courses to learn more about diabetes by visiting the My Diabetes My Way eLearning Website. These courses will be especially useful if you've just been diagnosed, or want to know more about any of these topics:
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Gestational diabetes
- If you are considering, or are starting on an insulin pump
- If you are considering, or starting FreeStyle Libre
- If you are a teenager/young adult with Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Prevention
Did you know you can also access your diabetes healthcare results and other information to help you manage your diabetes on My Diabetes My Way? Click this link for the website or download the app. Registering is free and only takes a couple of minutes.
Diabetes UK Learning Zone
Diabetes UK Learning Zone has a range of free information and education options which are tailored to you. Options include quizzes, videos and interactive tools
Newly diagnosed with type 2?
Diabetes UK Scotland have produced an education pack for those newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes which you can order by contacting the Diabetes Scotland Helpline on 0141 212 8710.
Diabetes Directory
The ‘Diabetes Directory’ is an information leaflet produced by the NHS Fife Diabetes Patient Group which includes contacts and local support options for people living with diabetes in Fife and can be found on our main page
Patient Education for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Let's Prevent Diabetes a 6 hour group education programme which supports you to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Click on this link for more information.
Patient Education for people living with type 1 diabetes in Fife
Type 1 diabetes patient education is provided through the hospital diabetes service.
Patient Education for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Phase 1 - Control IT
For people newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
Phase 2 - Diabetes explained
Diabetes Foot Health
Find more information about diabetes footcare and foot health on our webpages or see our social accounts such as Twitter and Facebook.
Active Options (Health and Welbeing)
Health & Wellbeing - Fife Sports and Leisure Trust (fifeleisure.org.uk)
Active Options is a physical activity programme for people in Fife who have a long term health condition. The aim of the programme is to get you moving a bit more. Classes include:
- Active for Health
- Active Circuit
- Active Strength and Balance
- Active Move
- Active Back Care
- Active Stability
The Health and Wellbeing programme is self-funded. Classes are run by highly-qualified instructors. Fife Sports and Leisure Trust deliver over 90 health classes a week, with 3000 participants attending and enjoying health and wellbeing benefits of being active, as well as meeting others who are also living with a long-term condition. To be referred into the Active Options programme, please ask your health or social care professional or make a self referral.
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Technology and Diabetes
There are lots of different types of technology that can help the management of your diabetes.These include insulin pumps, smart pens, continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and flash monitors (such as Libre sensors). Please talk to your healthcare professional about how technology can help you.
