Topics relevant to those  newly diagnosed with diabetes are covered in this video: the definition and symptoms  of diabetes; differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Complications of diabetes are also covered: small and large blood vessel damage; nerve; kidney; and eye damage; the importance of annual screening.  Simple dietary advice is given ( to help bridge the time before the  first appointment with a dietician/ nutritionist)  as well as advice on exercise, driving and topics relating to women of childbearing age.