What is Type 2 Diabetes(T2DM)?
T2DM is the most common form of diabetes in adults. It is a condition where your body no longer processes the food that you eat properly, causing levels of sugar(glucose) in the blood to rise. Over time this damages the blood vessels which can cause a range of health problems from stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, to visual and nerve impairment.
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If you have been diagnosed with T2DM you will now be on our diabetic register – which means we will automatically contact you for annual health checks.
We aim to support and answer any questions you may have about your condition at any time.
The treatment for diabetes varies form person to person, depending on age, other health conditions, frailty.
We know (from UKPDS Study) that early tight blood sugar (HbA1c) control in those newly diagnosed with T2DM significantly improves health outcomes.
In older people with established T2DM and heart disease, intensive blood sugar(HbA1c) control has less of a beneficial effect.
This individualised approach to care can be discussed with your health care professional but NICE have produced a patient decision aid to help the discussion.
Underpinning all management options for T2DM, is improving lifestyle where possible, i.e. eating healthier, moving more and stopping smoking.
