Healthy eating plays a key role in managing blood glucose levels, supporting a healthy pregnancy, and reducing future health risks. Advice focuses on regular meals, balanced food choices, and practical changes that fit everyday life. Guidance may vary depending on your diagnosis, treatment, and personal needs. Our dietitians can provide tailored support where more individual advice is needed. These pages provide first‑line dietary advice for people with
- Diabetes
- Diet for Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes in Hospital: Carbohydrate Counting During Your Hospital Stay
- Gestational diabetes.
- Pre‑diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Remission Programmes
Control IT Plus is our lifestyle programme for people diagnosed with, or are at risk of developing, Type 2 Diabetes.
The Type 2 Diabetes Hub: can help if you are interested in learning more about Type 2 Diabetes. You or someone you care for has Type 2 Diabetes and are looking for support. You want to know if you’re at risk of Type 2 Diabetes. You have been diagnosed with Prediabetes or Gestational Diabetes
Please have a look at the video below for information on Diet for diabetes and chronic Kidney disease.
Carbohydrate counting can be challenging when you are in hospital. The NHSGGC booklet, ‘Diabetes in Hospital: Information on Carbohydrate Counting During Your Hospital Stay’ can help to make this easier.
This booklet provides carbohydrate values for the food and drinks available during your hospital stay. It has been produced for both people living with diabetes and their healthcare professionals, and can assist with identifying carbohydrate sources, carbohydrate counting and insulin dose adjustment (if applicable). To access this booklet, ask a member of staff on your ward, or follow the link, below.
Gestational Diabetes (or GDM) is a type of diabetes which develops during pregnancy. Blood glucose levels can become too high, and it is important to control these to minimise health risks for both you and your baby.
The below patient education videos were created by NHSGGC Diabetes Dietitians, and focus on healthy eating with Gestational Diabetes. Patients can contact or be referred to the Diabetes Dietitians for more detailed advice, if required. These videos are available in other languages at the bottom of this series.
What is Gestational Diabetes Video
In this video, we will answer some important questions about gestational diabetes; discussing what it is, the symptoms it can cause, how it can affect you and your baby, and the ways in which it can be treated.
Healthy Eating, and an overview of the food groups
In this video, we will be discussing healthy eating, the Eat Well guide, an overview of the food groups and providing a detailed overview of carbohydrates.
Portion sizes, smart swaps and meal patterns Video
During this video we will be discussing portion sizes, smart swaps, snack ideas, meal patterns and foods to include or avoid during pregnancy
Breastfeeding, post-birth and lifestyle Video
In this video, we will be discussing breastfeeding, the benefits of breastfeeding, what will happen after your baby is born and general lifestyle changes.
Frequently asked questions, links and contacts Video
In this video, we will answer some frequently asked questions, share useful links to access further information, and provide the best contact details for the NHSGGC Diabetes Dietitians.
Information in other languages
The Gestational Diabetes patient education videos were created by NHSGGC Diabetes Dietitians and have been translated into 5 languages. Each of the 5 videos will automatically play in sequence. They focus on healthy eating with Gestational Diabetes. Patients can contact or be referred to the Diabetes Dietitians for more detailed advice, if required.
If you have been told by your Doctor you are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes, NHS GGC has produced the following video.
The Diabetes Remission Programme supports people with type 2 diabetes to improve blood glucose levels and, for some, achieve remission through structured dietary support, education and ongoing clinical guidance.
This referral pathway is for GPs and practice staff only. If you are an Allied Health Professional (AHP) or other member of staff, please advise the patient to contact their GP to discuss the programme further.