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  • Diabetes insipidus - Causes

    Diabetes insipidus is caused by problems with a chemical called arginine vasopressin (AVP), which is also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

  • Peripheral neuropathy - Causes

    Find out about the causes of peripheral neuropathy. In the UK, the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes.

  • Insulin

    NHS medicines information on insulin for diabetes – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

  • Diabetic retinopathy

    Find out more about diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina).

  • Gangrene - Prevention

    Find out how to lower your risk of developing gangrene including foot care advice, which is very important if you have diabetes, not smoking, eating healthily and exercising regularly.

  • Metabolic syndrome

    Find out about metabolic syndrome, what it is, how it's diagnosed and how to prevent and treat it.

  • High blood sugar (hyperglycaemia)

    Find out about high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia), including what the symptoms are, what a high blood sugar level is and how to control your blood sugar.

  • Diabetic ketoacidosis

    Find out about diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help and how to prevent it.

  • Diabetic eye screening

    Find out who should have diabetic eye screening, why it's done and what happens, and when you’ll get your results.

  • About sitagliptin

    NHS medicines information on sitagliptin – what it's used for and key facts.