What to do when you have hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose)

When your blood glucose drops too low, you need to act fast – find out what to do right now

Talking about Type 2 diabetes with others

When it comes to talking to other people about Type 2 diabetes, what do you say?

When someone you care about has Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a serious long-term condition and can lead to complications if not well managed, so it can be hard being on the sidelines when someone close to you has it. Find some help and ideas for life with Type 2 diabetes here

Getting blood glucose (sugar) down

Help with getting your blood glucose levels down over time

What you need to do when you’re ill – on top of having Type 2 diabetes

A handy guide to dealing with illness as an individual with Type 2 diabetes

What to do when you have hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose)

High blood glucose levels can be dangerous. Learn more about why this is, and what to do about it

Do something great for you

Getting healthy isn't always easy, but it's the biggest favour you can do for yourself. Put diabetes in its place with a new, positive attitude

Getting started – and starting again

Starting a new, healthier life isn't easy. Find inspiration here on getting going, and how to re-start after a slip-up

Overcoming barriers – is it you, or just how you’re seeing it?

What's stopping you from getting healthier? Find ways around the most common barriers with our guide to exercise

Inside diabetes – what it does and how it happens

Learn more about what's really going on in your body when you have Type 2 diabetes

The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

Why are there different types of diabetes? Find out what's behind the names and types

Inside diabetes treatments

Why are there so many different treatments for diabetes? Learn more about the main treatments and how they work

Lose the sugar – not the taste

Why sugar has to go, and practical ideas on how to do it

Driving and diabetes

What your responsibilities are if you drive and have diabetes

Managing Type 2 diabetes in hot weather

Hot weather can affect your health when you have Type 2 diabetes, so try our guide to staying well in the summer months.

What is World Diabetes Day?

What’s happening in the UK for World Diabetes Day

Easy food swaps

Following a healthy diet doesn’t have to be boring – find ideas for getting the balance right and still enjoying your food

Food ideas for vegetable haters

Find ways to get more vegetables into your life, even if you hate them

Medication’s what you need: defeat your fear of medicines

If you don’t like taking medication, read on to discover some ways to overcome your doubts

Go on, it’s Christmas: When it’s hard to say no

Special occasions can be tough when you’re trying to be healthy. Pick up some strategies to deal with the season to be jolly

Looking after your feet, skin, eyes and more

Learn how to guard against damage to your heart, eyes, skin and more with our practical guide.

Understanding your body and making healthy choices

Understanding how your choices affect your body can help you to stay in control and avoid overindulgence

When you hate – as in, REALLY hate exercise

Everyone keeps telling you to exercise, but you loathe it – what other options are there?

Ramadan and type 2 diabetes

A practical guide and tips for Muslims who are considering fasting for Ramadan, and who have type 2 diabetes.

Relaxation: why it matters and how to do it

Relaxation isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for healthy living. Learn how relaxation can help you and how to do it

Find the flavour

Ideas for healthy food with bags of flavour