Knowledge is power

When you have a long-term condition like Type 2 diabetes, part of living well with that condition is understanding it and how it affects you. Knowing why your doctor has prescribed certain medications and why you’ve been advised to make lifestyle changes can go a long way towards helping you achieve the results you want. When you can make informed decisions about your life and health, you’ll no longer be just “doing what the doctor ordered” – you’ll be a partner with your healthcare team in managing your Type 2 diabetes.

Get to grips with the ins and outs of Type 2 diabetes with our guides to what’s really going on in your body and how your actions can make a real difference.

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

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

Diabetes and alcohol – what you need to know

We explain how alcohol affects your blood sugar levels so you can continue enjoying a drink without risking your health.

Understanding hyperglycaemia in people with Type 2 diabetes

For people with Type 2 diabetes hyperglycaemia can be concerning. Here, we discuss what hyperglycaemia is, and how it can be avoided.

Long-term complications associated with Type 2 diabetes

We discuss some of the health problems that can affect your health in the long term if you have Type 2 diabetes.