I am diabetic and when I was first diagnosed I had to go to the diabetic clinic at my local hospital. Who were absolutely fabulous. There we had instruction on what diabetes was and all its various side effects and associated problems. We were also given guidance on how to live a healthy lifestyle, healthy eating. Also a lot of guidance leaflets, phone numbers etc. I also see the diabetic nurse at my GP practice evert three months for a blood test etc. (So it is not the fault of the NHS!!). If you did not have any of this see your GP and get it arranged. Also the Diabetes UK website has loads of information as well. There is no excuse for having to ask this question here.