Diabetes Education

Diabetes education is essential for successful diabetes management. Evidence proves that by understanding more about diabetes, improves health outcomes and reduces the onset of serious complications.

Diabetes education is provided by Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to all patients registered with a Milton Keynes GP practice.  For more information about the courses available please email:

Type 2 Diabetes

• DESMOND – Desmond Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed
• MyDESMOND

To access a course please discuss with a member of your GP practice team.

Type 1 Diabetes

DAFNE – Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating

To access this course please discuss with your GP, Consultant, Diabetes nurse or Dietitian.

Other digital resources available include;

• https://www.bertieonline.org.uk/home
• https://mytype1diabetes.nhs.uk

Paediatric Diabetes Education

The following websites have useful resources for reference;

• MK Kids with Diabetes
• Digibete
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
• Diabetes UK