Diabetes Type 2
NHS Website information
Diabetes - NHS Information of diabetes
Type 2 diabetes - NHS Is caused by problems with a chemical in the body (hormone) called insulin. It's often linked to being overweight or inactive, or having a family history of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 Information is provided by the NHS Website
Diabetes Type 2 - Symptoms
The link below will provide information on what to look for that may point towards type 2 diabetes being diagnosed. Symptoms are an indication, not a diagnosis, a healthcare professional will confirm any diagnosis
Diabetes Type 2 - Getting Diagnosed
If you have any symptoms of diabetes contact your GP Practice
Symptoms are an indication, not a diagnosis, a healthcare professional will confirm any diagnosis
Diabetes Type 2 - Treatment Understanding Medicines
The link below will provide information on how type 2 diabetes will be treated once a healthcare professional has diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
They maybe various treatments available, which can be discussed with your healthcare professional, or you maybe required to control your diabetes with your diet.
Treatment for type 2 diabetes - NHS
Diabetes Type 2 - Living with your condition, keep active and food
Although it can be tough to get a diabetes diagnosis, many people make lifestyle choices that can assist and help patients to manage their condition and live a long and productive life.
Living with type 2 diabetes, keeping active and diet - NHS
Diabetes Type 2 - Regular check-ups
Patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes will have to have regular check-ups with healthcare professionals. It is important to attend these appointments to monitor your bloods, weight, foot checks and more, to keep patients as healthy as possible.
Diabetes Type 2 - Complications, health related problems
The reason why patients are regularly monitored through check-ups is to reduce the risk of complications caused by diabetes.
Not all patients will get these complications and can reduce the risk with lifestyle choices discussed in "Living with Your condition"
Diabetes Type 2 - Support
Diabetic patients can live a long life and support can assist in this endeavor.
This is a link to the NHS website offering support, or their are more local support groups in the link at the bottom of this page.