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  • Diabetic retinopathy

    Find out more about diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina).

  • Diabetic ketoacidosis

    Find out about diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help and how to prevent it.

  • Diabetic eye screening

    Find out about diabetic eye screening, which can help spot eye problems caused by diabetes before they affect your sight.

  • Diabetes

    Read about the main types of diabetes, a condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

  • Diabetes insipidus

    Diabetes insipidus is a rare condition where you produce a large amount of urine and often feel thirsty.

  • Bone density scan (DEXA scan)

    A DEXA scan is a type of X-ray that measures bone mineral density (BMD). It's also known as a DXA, dual X-ray absorptiometry, a bone density scan or a bone densitometry scan.

  • Developmental dysplasia of the hip

    Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a condition where the ball and socket joint of the hips does not properly form in babies and young children.

  • Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children

    Read about developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, a condition that affects physical co-ordination.

  • Dyspraxia in adults

    Find out more about dyspraxia, which is a common disorder that affects movement and co-ordination. Read about the symptoms, causes and treatments for dyspraxia, and find out when to get medical help.

  • Detached retina (retinal detachment)

    Read about a detached retina, which is where the thin layer at the back of the eye (retina) becomes loose from the back of the eye. Find out what the symptoms are, what causes it and how it's treated.