Type 2 Diabetes: More information
Immunisation
You should be immunised against 'flu (each autumn), and against the pneumococcus bacteria (just given once). These infections can be particularly unpleasant if you have diabetes.
Diabetes UK
This leaflet gives only a brief account of diabetes. For further information contact Diabetes UK (formerly the British Diabetic Association). There are numerous branches throughout the country. They produce information leaflets on various topics related to diabetes, and their careline answers enquiries on all aspects of diabetes.
Diabetes UK
10 Parkway, London, NW1 7AA
Tel (careline): 0845 120 2960 (lo-call rate)
Tel (office): 020 7424 1000
Web: www.diabetes.org.uk
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