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Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood becomes too high.It can often be managed through healthy lifestyle changes, medication and regular monitoring.

Things that help keep your blood sugar under control include:

  • eating a balanced diet

  • maintaining a healthy weight

  • regular physical activity

  • taking medication as prescribed

  • attending your diabetes reviews

  • increased thirst

  • needing to pass urine more often

  • feeling tired

  • blurred vision

If these symptoms develop or worsen, patients should contact the practice.

Patients with diabetes are invited for regular reviews which may include:

  • blood tests

  • blood pressure checks

  • foot checks

  • medication review

  • lifestyle advice

These checks help reduce the risk of complications.

Contact the practice if:

  • your blood sugar readings are consistently high

  • you have symptoms of high or low blood sugar

  • you feel unwell or dizzy

  • you have foot problems such as wounds or infections

Diabetes advice, support and services

Find trusted NHS advice, support and services to help you manage diabetes, reduce the risk of complications and stay well.

NHS Type 2 diabetes advice

Information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, living with type 2 diabetes and reducing the risk of complications.

Visit NHS advice

Diabetes UK

Trusted charity information on living with diabetes, healthy eating, emotional support and understanding your condition.

Visit Diabetes UK

Healthy Living

Free NHS online support for people living with type 2 diabetes, including eating well, becoming more active and looking after your wellbeing.

Use Healthy Living

Know Diabetes

Local diabetes information and support, including advice on understanding diabetes and living more healthily.

Visit Know Diabetes

More diabetes support

NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

Support for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with practical advice on healthy eating, activity and reducing risk.

Prevention support

Diabetic eye screening

Everyone with diabetes aged 12 or over should be invited for regular diabetic eye screening to help detect problems early.

Eye screening information

My Type 1 Diabetes

Free NHS online support and education for people living with type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 support

When to contact the practice

Please contact the practice if:

  • your symptoms are getting worse
  • you are feeling unwell or your blood sugar is difficult to control
  • you have problems with your feet, including wounds, pain, swelling or infection
  • you need advice about your diabetes medication or monitoring
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