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Understand Your Diabetes. Get Clear, Practical Guidance.

Evidence-based information, tools, and programs to help you manage diabetes with confidence — created by endocrinologist Dr Sultan Linjawi.

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Type 2 Diabetes

The most common form of diabetes, often linked to lifestyle factors. Blood sugar levels become too high due to insulin resistance.

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Prediabetes or Risk of Diabetes

Your blood sugar is elevated but not yet at diabetic levels. Early action can prevent progression to type 2 diabetes.

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Type 1 Diabetes

An autoimmune condition where the body cannot produce insulin. Requires lifelong insulin therapy and careful management.

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Gestational Diabetes

Diabetes that develops during pregnancy. With proper management, most women have healthy pregnancies and babies.

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Common Situations

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Diabetes Articles

Trusted, easy-to-understand information.

Metformin is becoming a common drug recommended for gestational diabetes. Is it safe?

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Diabetes Videos

Short, easy-to-follow videos on key diabetes topics.

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What Is Insulin Resistance? (Video Explanation)

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Drinking coffee seems to be everyone's favourite pastime but does coffee make you gain weight?

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Trulicity: How Do I Use It and What Does It Do?

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Is Fruit Juice Good for You If You Have Diabetes or Prediabetes?

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How quickly do Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms Develop?

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What Is Ryzodeg and How Do I Use It? (Video Explanation)

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Same manufacturer, Low sugar vs normal cereal.. But are they really that different?

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Free Online Masterclass

Type 2 Diabetes Webinar

A comprehensive overview of managing type 2 diabetes.

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Prediabetes & Diabetes Prevention

Learn how to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

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Type 1 Diabetes Webinar

Essential knowledge for living well with type 1.

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Gestational Diabetes Webinar

Managing diabetes during pregnancy for a healthy outcome.

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Easy-to-use diabetes tools

Track your progress with calculators designed to help you understand your HbA1c, fasting glucose, BMI and diabetes risk.

Gestational Diabetes Risk Checker

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Diabetes Risk Calculator

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HbA1c Calculator: Show your average glucose and convert % to mmol/mol

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Fasting Blood Sugar | Fasting Blood Glucose | Calculator

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BMI | BMI Chart | Calculator

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Type 2 Diabetes Program

Learn the skills for a better life

Perfect if you are newly diagnosed, had diabetes for some time, or want to get things on track.

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Prediabetes Program

Get on top of your life now

Designed for people with prediabetes or a family history of diabetes.

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Type 1 Diabetes Program

Improve your life - Stabilise your sugars

Tailored program teaching people to control and manage type 1 diabetes.

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Gestational Diabetes Program

Protect what you will love the most

For women with diabetes in pregnancy or planning pregnancy.

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Dr Sultan Linjawi - Endocrinologist and Diabetes Specialist

About Dr Sultan Linjawi

Dr Sultan Linjawi is a UK and Australian trained endocrinologist and diabetes specialist with over 30 years experience. He has cared for thousands of people living with diabetes and created My Health Explained to provide clear, practical education.

Qualifications: MBBS, BSc, MRCP(UK), FRACP

Specialties: Endocrinology, Diabetology

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