Going to university is a major change. You may be away from home for the first time with a totally different routine.ÌýSocialising is a big part of student life and you're usually cooking for yourself too, so eating and drinking habits may be very different to what you're used to at home.
It's important to register with a GPÌýas soon as possible,Ìýas this will give you access to local medical care. The Student Medical Centre on Talbot Campus is ideal as you can use this during term time and there is also an out of hours/term service nearby at .ÌýFind out more about the support at ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ below, plus theÌýÌýat Bournemouth Hospital and theÌý.
It'sÌýa good idea to keep something on you to let people know that you have diabetesÌýsuch asÌýa card or wristband. If you fall ill, the emergency services will be able to help you much more quickly.Ìý
​Remember, if you need emergency care, call 999 or go to your closest Emergency Department.Ìý