Better Living
Find practical help with managing Type 2 diabetes in our informative toolkit.
Phone
0162 853 7900
Website
www.better-living.co.uk
Email
DSO-UK@takeda.comDiabetes UK
Diabetes UK is the leading UK charity for people affected by diabetes.
Phone
0345 123 2399
Website
www.diabetes.org.uk/in_your_area/eastern
Email
hepline@diabetes.org.ukBDA
British Dietetic Association (BDA) is the only body in the UK representing the whole of the dietetic workforce.
Phone
0121 200 8080
Website
BDA food factsLEAP Exercise Referral Scheme
The Life Enhancing Activity Programme – LEAP – is a scheme for Health Professionals to refer patients to Leisure World Colchester for an activity programme designed specifically for people with health issues.
Patients are also able to self-refer to the scheme for certain conditions.
Website
www.colchesterleisureworld.co.ukNEEDS Young People
In North East Essex there are around 450 people living with diabetes under the age of 30 and the majority of these young people have their care provided by the North East Essex Diabetes Service (NEEDS).
Website
www.diabetesneeds.co.uk/young-peopleDiabetes Prevention
Find out if you’re one of over 5 million people in the UK who are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and programmes available to support you.
Website
www.preventing-diabetes.co.uk
Diabetes
Page published: 22 November 2023
Last updated: 7 May 2025