GP Services
You can do your banking online and book a taxi in an app. Why shouldn’t healthcare be quick and easy too? Find out how you can sign up to access your NHS-assured GP online services. With our online patient services articles, you can learn about real experiences from Evergreen Life users who have participated in social prescribing, community groups, utilised their medical records and got their health back on track. Not only that but we also provide information and patient insights to healthcare professionals too.
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Sick day rules for type 2 diabetes: What to do when you’re unwell
Learn how to manage type 2 diabetes during illness with this guide on sick day rules. Understand why being unwell affects your blood sugar, what actions to take, and when to seek help to stay safe and in control.
In the dark about your diabetes? Take control of your health information
Having access to all your health information can be crucial to managing diabetes. Find out how to take control of your health information and manage your diabetes more effectively.
Helping students take control of their health at Sheffield University Health Centre
What are GP online services? How can they help students? We’re looking at how one GP practice is helping students take more control of their health at university.
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Diabetes and heart health: How they’re connected and what you can do
Living with diabetes doesn’t just mean managing your blood sugar – it also means protecting your heart. This guide explains the science behind the connection, how blood sugar affects your arteries, the role of cholesterol and inflammation, and how tools like QRISK and statins can help.
Understanding your risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that can develop over time, often without obvious symptoms. This guide explains the risk factors for type 2 diabetes – both those you can and can’t change – and offers actionable steps you can take to reduce your risk and stay healthy.
Gestational diabetes: understanding risks and steps to reduce future health concerns
Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and typically goes away after birth. However, it increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. This guide explains the condition, its risks to you and your baby, and how to reduce future health risks.
Sick day rules for type 2 diabetes: What to do when you’re unwell
Learn how to manage type 2 diabetes during illness with this guide on sick day rules. Understand why being unwell affects your blood sugar, what actions to take, and when to seek help to stay safe and in control.
How diabetes affects your feet: Annual checks & ways to protect your feet
If you have diabetes, taking care of your feet is crucial. Diabetes can cause nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy) and poor blood flow, leading to a higher risk of foot ulcers, infections, and even amputation. This guide explains how diabetes affects your feet, how to check for problems, and essential foot care tips to prevent complications.
How diabetes affects your eyes: Screening, risks, and ways to protect your vision
If you have diabetes, looking after your eyes is essential. Diabetes can damage the small blood vessels in the back of your eyes, which can lead to serious vision problems or even blindness. This guide explains how your eyes work, how diabetes affects them, the importance of diabetic eye screening, and the steps you can take to protect your vision.
