What to expect following a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes and what you can do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where your blood sugar levels are too high. It can lead to serious health problems if not managed properly. Managing it involves lifestyle changes and usually some medication as well. Click here to understand more Type 2 diabetes | NHS inform<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a lot of information out there so here are some trusted sources, and local information to help you live well with diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Diabetes UK website<\/strong> is a good starting point. Type 2 diabetes | Diabetes UK<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Diabetes UK Booklets<\/strong>: Free guides for people newly diagnosed with diabetes. (download a copy or order a printed booklet for free).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Newly diagnosed with diabetes | Free diabetes information – Diabetes UK Shop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Your guide to type 2 diabetes | Free diabetes information – Diabetes UK Shop<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n My Diabetes My Way <\/strong>online education modules on living with diabetes and understanding remission (reversing type 2 diabetes) My Diabetes My Way eLearning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Information in other languages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Diabetes UK information in different languages: Diabetes information in different languages | Diabetes UK<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n My Diabetes My Way<\/strong> is an on-line platform, where you can see your own test results and understand what they mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Register for an account here: My Diabetes Registration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n NHS Lothian offers in person or online courses for people who have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. These sessions give you practical tips and support to help you self-manage your diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can self-refer to these programmes by following the link below, ( in some cases your GP team can help with this). Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) \u2013 Adult Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Service<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n A healthy balanced lifestyle is essential living well with diabetes. This includes healthy eating, moving well (and sitting less), and we also need to consider good quality sleep, managing stress, and avoiding unhealthy substances like alcohol and smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here for more: Healthy living | NHS inform<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be difficult to know where to start, but it is important not to do too much too soon. You might want to hear other people\u2019s stories: Your Stories | Diabetes UK<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Healthy eating and weight loss can help manage or even reverse diabetes. The best \u2018diet\u2019 is the one you can stick to. Diabetes UK has lots of simple ideas to get you started Healthy eating | Living with diabetes | Diabetes UK<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n We know it can be expensive to eat well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eat well, spend less – BDA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Budget meal plan | Eating with diabetes | Diabetes UK<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Physical activity help manage your blood sugar, including simple things like going for a walk after a meal. Consider things that you can do, and enjoy, from chair based exercises, moving to music, working on your strength, to team sports. Aim to work it into your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some links to some local programmes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Midlothian Active Choices Programme – Midlothian Active Choices (MAC) | Midlothian health activities | Midlothian Council<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Edinburgh Leisure active communities: Health and Wellbeing Support Programmes – Active Communities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n West Lothian: Xcite Health & Wellbeing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n East Lothian: Active East Lothian | Health and Wellbeing Referral Programme<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n We know how important good sleep is in regulating your mood and appetite, and on other choices you may make in your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fall asleep faster and sleep better – Every Mind Matters – NHS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are struggling with insomnia, you can access online support via the Sleepio app Onboarding Sleep Test – Sleepio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Stress can play a huge role in how you feel, the choices you are able to make, and can affect your blood sugar levels. While there is no simple solution it can be managed in many different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lothian offers an online services using computerised cognitive behavioural techniques designed for people living with diabetes struggling with anxiety or depression. You can self refer to Daylight<\/strong>, or your healthcare professional can refer you the silvercloud service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daylight<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n SilverCloud-Patient-Information-Leaflet.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n cCBT-Silvercloud-Diabetes-Key-Questions-for-patient.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please see the Support page for additional support options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The weight management team can provide support through the following programmes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Second Nature<\/em>:<\/strong> a digital app based designed to support long term healthy habits and improve overall health. Second Nature \u2013 Adult Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Diabetes remission programme<\/em><\/strong>:<\/strong> A two-year intensive weight loss programme which aims to help people living with Type 2 diabetes. This involves 12 week total diet replacement using soups and shakes, followed with food reintroduction and long-term weight-loss maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Type 2 Diabetes Remission through Counterweight Plus \u2013 Adult Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Weight Management Support:<\/strong> this programme will allow you to access psychology and exercise specialist within the programme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Specialist Weight Management Support \u2013 Adult Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-referral forms are available on the NHS Lothian Weight Management and Type 2 diabetes website in the links above. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Most people with Type 2 diabetes need tablets or injections to help reduce blood sugar to their own target level. Your diabetes team will help guide you on your options. For more information see Patient Information Leaflets \u2013 Diabetes Managed Clinical Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere to find more information<\/strong><\/h2>
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Seeing your results<\/strong><\/h2>
Learning and Support in NHS Lothian<\/strong><\/h2>
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Living Well with diabetes<\/strong><\/h2>
What matters to you?<\/strong><\/h2>
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Eat well \u2013 nutrition, not \u2018diet\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>
Moving more (and sit less)<\/strong><\/h2>
Sleeping well<\/strong><\/h2>
Stress<\/strong><\/h2>
Weight Management & Remission<\/strong><\/h2>
Medicines<\/strong><\/h2>