Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes might feel overwhelming.
By Jenny Boss Health writer
Key takeaways
Knowing a bit about your condition can help you to feel calmer and more prepared for changes that may need to be made.
Lifestyle changes and medications can help you manage your condition, under the guidance of your GP.
A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can come as a big shock. It can also be an emotional time as you question how much your daily life will need to change. You might even wonder how it will affect your relationships and work life, or if it will stop you doing the things you love.
Living with diabetes isn’t always easy, but it’s vital to manage your condition to prevent serious complications in the future. Research shows that it’s possible to go into remission, stop or slow the progression of type 2 diabetes by making lifestyle changes and using safe, effective medication.1
A diabetes diagnosis can feel overwhelming. It’s a lot to get your head around, and with so much information out there, it’s hard to know which advice to trust.
We’ve put together this guide to help explain:
- what diabetes is
- the range of treatments available for type 2 diabetes
- practical tips and information on how to manage type 2 diabetes.
It may also be a useful resource for your family and friends who want to understand more about type 2 diabetes and how they can support you.
Managing your diabetes
For information, strategies and ideas for living well with type 2 diabetes, download our guide [PDF 10.6MB].
Jenny Boss Health writer
Jenny is a health writer and qualified nutritionist with a passion for debunking nutrition myths and making eating well accessible to everyone.
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1Diabetes Australia (2019). Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Australia.
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