At risk of diabetes?
We are all at risk of developing diabetes. The good news is there are things you can do to help reduce this risk. You may have been told that you are at particular risk or maybe you have heard the term “prediabetes”. Here is some information about reducing your risk.
What puts us at risk of diabetes
www.preventing-diabetes.co.uk/are-you-at-risk
Preventing type 2 diabetes
www.diabetes.org.uk/preventing-type-2-diabetes
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www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/information-in-different-languagesDiabetes and sugar
Although shining the spotlight on weight loss comes first, we all link diabetes with sugar. Sugar is everywhere, we may not always realise how much sugar there is in some of the common foods we eat.
Website
www.phcuk.org/sugarDiabetes in your teens
This page is for teenagers with lots of information and support all about Type 1 diabetes. If you or someone you know has diabetes, you may find this useful.
Website
www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/young-adultsDiabetes and treatments
If you have diabetes, you may be started on medication to control your blood sugar levels.
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www.patient.info/diabetes/type-2-diabetes/type-2-diabetes-treatmentEating to prevent/ reverse/ improve diabetes
The good news is that we know that one of the best things that we can do to prevent, reverse or improve type 2 diabetes. It can be hard to change habits and there are so many “diets” out there but the clear message is that losing weight can halt progression to diabetes and even reverse the common type of (early) diabetes if it has already developed.
Websites
Diabetes my Way – Diabetes remission
Diabetes my Way – Weight Loss Low Carb Diets for Type 2 DiabetesDiabetes My Way
Online resource for those living in greater Manchester with diabetes or at risk of diabetes. You can also access lots of information about diabetes, from videos, leaflets and eLearning courses, to help you understand more about your diabetes and increase your confidence in how to manage it.
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www.diabetesmyway.nhs.ukLosing weight support
It’s hard to change habits and lose weight however there is lots of support available. You can book in at the practice to discuss weight and diet.
Websites
www.weightwatchers.com/uk/weight-loss-plans
www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/start-the-nhs-weight-loss-planLocal support
The Real Food Community Whalley Range is based at the JNR8 Youth & Community Centre.
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Real food community.
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www.diabetesmyway.nhs.uk/get-local/manchesterLow carb diet and diabetes
Recent studies have found the low-carbohydrate diet method to controlling blood glucose very successful. Studies are highlighting the possibility that more people could reduce or remove the need to take medication with a low carb diet.
Low carb real food approach (PDF)
Websites
Diet Doctor: Healthy Weight Loss Made Simple
patient.info – Changing Your Dietary Habits After a Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis
phcuk.org – Healthy Eating Guidelines & Weight Loss Advice For The United Kingdom
diabetes.org.uk – Low-carb diet and meal planReal Food Real Health
We are running a healthy living course in the Chorlton, Whalley Range and Fallowfield neighbourhood called “Real Food Real Health”.
Do you need additional support in better managing your weight and (if applicable) diabetes?
Would you like to try a different approach in a safe and encouraging environment by using a whole food, strength-based approach, peer-led and tailored to your values and needs?
Would you like to learn how to maintain those changes to suit your life and environment and much more?
The course is run by a neighbourhood dietician and two health coaches and it is free.
Website and referral form
Real Food Real Health CourseEat Well to Get Well Programme (Whalley Range)
A Want to do something about your diabetes? Then join us in January for our 12-week programme for people living with type 2 diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes.
Telephone
07828 295 962
Email
grant.loren@gmail.comType 1 Diabetes
Living with type 1 diabetes presents its own challenges.
Websites
www.diabetes.org.uk
www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes
www.diabetesmyway.nhs.uk/know-more/what-is-diabetes/type-1-diabetesInformation on Type 2 Diabetes
An easy read guide: What to do when you have diabetes (PDF)
Diabetes UK leaflet: A lot of facts and stats (PDF)Related information
Diabetes
Page published: 21 September 2023
Last updated: 21 September 2023