Diabetic Eye Screening Ltd

29/10/2025

🎃 Trick or treat… why not both?

👻 Don't miss out this weekend! We’ve brewed up some spooktacular recipes and tips to help you enjoy the festivities while managing your diabetes. From pumpkin-packed dishes to fang-tastic snack swaps, it’s all about balance and fun.

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29/10/2025

23/09/2025

How to get diabetic eye screening

You’ll usually get a letter through the post inviting you for diabetic eye screening. The letter may give you a pre-booked appointment or tell you how to book the appointment yourself.

You may be offered a choice of when and where you can get the screening test.

You’ll usually be invited for diabetic eye screening when you’re diagnosed with diabetes, every year after, or every 2 years if your last 2 tests found no changes in your eyes.

Your invitation letter will tell you how to change or cancel an appointment if you cannot attend.

08/09/2025

Diabetes is the second largest cause of preventable Blindness, please attend your screening appointments.
Diabetic Eye Screening is not the same as an eye test, you should still attend your Opticians for regular eye examinations.

19/08/2025

What may seem like a regular day out, can involve so many extra decisions for people living with type 1 diabetes...

Can I keep my insulin cool?
Did I bring extra hypo treatments?
I have to make sure to stay hydrated
How many carbs are in an ice cream?

It can feel relentless, but remember, we're here for you. Our helpline, forums and groups provide advice and support, so you're never alone.

Share below, where's your sunny spot for the summer? 👇

19/08/2025

Types of Diabetes
There are two main types of diabetes:

Type 1 Diabetes: This is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. As a result, the body makes little or no insulin. It is often diagnosed in children and young adults, and people with this condition must take insulin every day to survive. It cannot be prevented.

Type 2 Diabetes: This is the most common type of diabetes. It occurs when your body either doesn't produce enough insulin or your cells become resistant to the insulin that is produced (insulin resistance). It is often linked to lifestyle factors like diet, physical inactivity, and being overweight, and it can sometimes be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle changes.

13/08/2025

07/08/2025

An Eye Screening appointment is different from a Regular Eye Exam: A diabetic eye screening is a specific test for diabetic retinopathy. While a regular eye exam with an optician is essential for checking your overall eye health and vision (including for conditions like glaucoma and cataracts), it does not replace the specialized screening for diabetic eye disease. You should attend both your regular eye exams and your diabetic eye screening appointments.

06/08/2025

Type 2 Diabetes: This is the most common form of diabetes. With type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin, or the cells become resistant to the insulin that is produced (known as insulin resistance). This means glucose can't enter the cells effectively, and it builds up in the bloodstream. Type 2 diabetes develops over many years and is often diagnosed in adults, though it is increasingly seen in children.

24/07/2025

Everyone’s story is different. What’s yours? 📚

More than 40 children worldwide have shared their stories and experiences in Margaret Rooke's new book – Different Like Us! 💙

The book includes an insert from George, one of the young people that attend Together Type 1
💬 “Diabetes doesn’t control my life. I don’t let it take over. I’m more like, “I’m George. Here’s loads of stuff about me… And, oh yeah, I have diabetes.”

Different Like Us! covers a wide range of differences so would be suitable for any child aged 8-12 who faces adversity. It's now on sale, search 'Different Like Us!' online or at your local book store 🙌

21/07/2025

21/07/2025

Why diabetic screening is done

If you have diabetes you may be at risk of developing an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy can cause sight loss if it's not treated.
Diabetic eye screening checks for signs of diabetic retinopathy, often before you notice any changes in your sight.
Finding and treating it early can prevent or reduce damage to your eyes and sight loss.