Living with Type 2 diabetes

Whether you have been newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or you were diagnosed a few years ago, here are some resources and videos which you may find helpful to learn how to self-manage your condition.

Diabetes Remission

Can I put my Type 2 diabetes into remission?

Type 2 diabetes is now recognised to be potentially reversible with the possibility of long term remission. But how can we do that?

We now understand that an excess amount of fat inside the liver effects the amount of insulin the body is able to produce.

To address this, we need to think about making sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices which help to lose weight. Studies have shown that ‘if people within six years of diagnosis lose 15kg or more, they are 9/10 chance of returning to normal glucose control’ in other words put their diabetes into remission.

There is ‘no one size fits all’ in terms of which dietary approach works best. The key is finding an approach that suits you, is sustainable and fits in with your family life.

If you would like support or to find out more about the possibility of putting your diabetes into remission speak to your GP or contact your local dietetic department.