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diabetes partner

AstraZeneca has purchased space in this section of the Patient Information Zone to provide links to its Forxiga® (dapagliflozin) patient support materials. Except where noted, AstraZeneca has had no input into the selection of the patient information materials on this page, which have been curated by GPnotebook.

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diabetes

A list of high-quality patient information materials on diabetes appears below. Check the box alongside each item you would like to recommend to your patient (up to a maximum of 10 resources). Then use the form to send the links to them by email or copy the links into another communication tool.

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Author: Diabetes UK

Date: November 2021

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information about how diabetes can affect driving, how diabetes medication can affect driving, eye complications, what to do if you have a hypo while driving and car insurance.

Author: Diabetes UK

Date: November 2021

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information about travelling with diabetes, including tips on COVID-19, packing, what to do at the airport, medication, food, and dealing with hot and cold climates.

Author: RNIB

Date: April 2019

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information about how diabetes can affect vision, diabetic retinopathy, reducing risk, treatments and coping with sight loss.

Author: patient.info

Date: February 2020

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information about the risk of foot ulcers, prevention and treatment, and good foot care.

Author: Diabetes UK

Date: November 2021

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information about the causes of kidney disease, symptoms, reducing risk, tests and treatment.

Author: diabetes.co.uk

Date: January 2019

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information about causes of erectile dysfunction and diabetes, diagnosis and treatments.

Author: Diabetes UK

Date: November 2021

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information about the risk of heart disease with diabetes, how to reduce this risk and heart attacks.

Author: Diabetes UK

Date: November 2021

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information specifically about the support provided by Diabetes UK, including the helpline, local support groups and insurance.

Author: Diabetes UK

Date: November 2021

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information about free prescriptions, free dental care, medical exemption certificates and penalty notices.

Author: NHS

Date: July 2019

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information about the types of diabetes and pre-diabetes, the symptoms and when to see a doctor, causes of diabetes, living with diabetes and eye screening.

Author: Diabetes UK

Date: November 2021

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information about what type 1 diabetes is, the symptoms, diagnosis, complications and treatment, and living with the condition.

Author: Diabetes UK

Date: November 2021

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information about what type 2 diabetes is, the symptoms, diagnosis, complications and treatment, and living with the condition.

Author: diabetes.co.uk

Date: January 2019

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information on the role of the health team, insulin injections and pumps, blood glucose monitoring, lifestyle changes and diet.

Author: NHS

Date: August 2020

Format: Web page

Languages: English

Information about getting the right medicine for you, taking your medicine and side effects, free prescriptions and travelling with diabetes medications.

diabetes partner

AstraZeneca has purchased space in this section of the Patient Information Zone to provide links to its Forxiga® (dapagliflozin) patient support materials. The materials below have been developed, organised and funded by AstraZeneca for use with patients or carers. AstraZeneca has had no input into the selection of the other patient information materials on this page, which have been curated by GPnotebook.

Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. Adverse events should also be reported to AstraZeneca by visiting https://contactazmedical.astrazeneca.com or by calling 0800 783 0033.

Author: AstraZeneca

Format: Video

For patients who have been prescribed Forxiga® (dapagliflozin) – this patient video is available in 9 different languages and contains important information on Forxiga®.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme, website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard

Author: AstraZeneca

Format: PDF

For patients who have been prescribed Forxiga® – a quick guide introducing Forxiga® for type 2 diabetes management.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme, website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard

Author: AstraZeneca

Format: PDF

For patients who have been prescribed Forxiga® – a quick guide introducing Forxiga® for management of CKD with type 2 diabetes.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme, website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard

Author: AstraZeneca

Format: PDF

For patients who have been prescribed Forxiga® – a quick guide introducing Forxiga® for management of heart failure with type 2 diabetes.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme, website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard

Author: AstraZeneca

Format: Website

myAZmed is a patient website, created by AstraZeneca (AZ) for patients and carers who may be interested in finding out about the AZ medicines they have been prescribed.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme, website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard

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