Useful Information for People Living with Type 2 Diabetes
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. It can happen when your body doesn't produce enough insulin or the insulin it produces isn't effective. Or, when your body can't produce any insulin at all. Watch Diabetes UK’s 2-minute video to get more of an overview of what diabetes is.
Watch ‘What is Diabetes?’ video
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK gives a wealth of information about type 2 diabetes including:
- Information on the 15 Healthcare Essentials. When you have diabetes, you’re entitled to certain checks, tests and services every year. We call these the 15 Healthcare Essentials – these will help you manage your diabetes and they’re all free.
- The recipe finder gives inspiration for new meals to try. All recipes have been checked and approved by a specialist team of dietitians.
- Information Prescriptions can support you to lower your blood pressure, your cholesterol levels and your HbA1c levels as well as supporting you to improve your mood and look after your feet.
Carbs & Cals
Carbs & Cals is a unique way of counting carbs, calories and other nutrients making it easy to understand and accessible to everyone.
Watch Carbs & Cals videos
British Dietetic Association
The BDA Food Fact Sheets are written by dietitians to help you learn the best ways to eat and drink to keep your body fit and healthy. Topics include reading food labels, sustainable healthy diets, eating well for less and much more.
Browse and read the BDA Food Fact Sheets
British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation is an excellent source of information on how to keep your heart, body and mind healthy. With helpful topics discussed such as how to meal plan, healthy snack mistakes, portion sizes and lots of fabulous healthy recipe ideas.