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The aims of this website are to provide the following:
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Tips on how the life of university students with diabetes can be improved
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Information about diabetes-related topics with a practical and academic approach
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Provide information for universities who want to better support their students with diabetes
Diabetes at University is created by a professor working at a British university.
First things to do
When you are at university, here is what you should do as soon as possible
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Sign up with a local medical practise, ideally on campus
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Make sure you register with a local dentist, because your gum health is important
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Contact the specialist diabetes care team, just let them know you are now in the new town
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Inform your personal tutor that you have diabetes. Ask what support the university has for you.
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Let your flatmates/roommates and friends always know.
at uni, How do I …
general tips
Support groups
Click here for information about peer-support groups at universities in the UK.