b'HEALTH CHECKYour Guide to DiabetesDiagnosisShould you be screened for diabetes?Those who are between the age of 40-70, are eligible to receive an NHS Health Check, which checks for the presence or risk of Type 2 diabetes Management and TreatmentOnce diagnosed with either type of diabetes, it is important to adopt changestoyourdailyroutineasithelpstoavoidserioushealth complications. To manage Type 1 diabetes, you may need toTake insulin to control your blood sugar levels Test your blood glucose levels regularly Counting the amount of carbohydrates, you eat Maintain a healthy lifestyle over all including physical activity and a well-balanced dietTo manage Type 2 diabetes, you may need toManage your weight and diabetes Take medicationTesting blood sugar levels will depend on your treatmentEat based on a well-balanced diet and be activeClick Here for More Information Your GP will advise what is the most suitable treatment at home for you.on DiabetesEmerging TechnologiesInnovative Diabetes Management ToolsThere is a wide range of technologies including devices and apps that makes diabetes management more efficient and simpler. FreeStyle Libre 1 & 2FreeStyle Libre is a sensor-based glucose monitoring system which reads your blood sugar level throughout the day and with the help of their app, you can view an easy-to-read glucose report to identify trends, which will help better manage your diabetes. The sensor is applied to the back of the upper arm with a simple disposable device called an applicator. When the sensor is applied, a thin flexible, and sterile fibre is inserted just under the skinwhich is less painful than a finger prick. With FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensor optional alarms will also let you know when your glucose readings are too high or low. Diabetes Recipe AppProvides weekly recipes which can be tailored to your diabetes-friendly diet. Your favourite recipes can be saved and rated and filtered based on carbohydrate and calorie content and the time they take to cook.MyFitnessPal AppMaintaining a healthy weight is a crucial aspect of diabetes management, and MyFitnessPal enables weight loss through monitoring what you eat and customising food intake to your individual goals. Features include a food barcode scan, providing you have an internet connection, while low-carb diets such as the Atkins diet can be supported.MySugr Logbook AppAn app with personality, the MySugr Logbook records data quickly and produces engaging, interactive feedback, such as challenges and games. Youcanpersonaliseyourownloggingscreen,organisingeverything together that you want to see, while the Motivating Monster will keep you involved.The Networker Spring 2022 31.'