Diabetes Week: 14 – 20 June

June 14, 2021

14 – 20 June is Diabetes Week, an annual UK-wide initiative which aims to raise awareness of diabetes as well as raise vital funds to help research the condition.

Can you reverse type 2 diabetes?

The strongest evidence we have at the moment suggests that type 2 diabetes is mainly put into remission by weight loss. Remission is more likely if you lose weight as soon as possible after your diabetes diagnosis. However, we do know of people who have put their diabetes into remission 25 years after diagnosis.

It’s important to know that not everyone who loses weight will be able to put their diabetes into remission. But losing weight comes with a lot of health benefits, even if it doesn’t lead to remission. Research shows that getting support to lose just 5 per cent of your body weight can have huge benefits for your health such as:

• Fewer medications
• Better blood sugar levels
• A lower risk of complications

Do you live with diabetes and want support?

Would you like to be empowered and learn more the about support available to better manage your diabetes? Would you like to learn up to date information and guidance about your diabetes as well as alternative diabetes education platforms available to you?

If so please email anitakaur@nhs.net who can help you access education or support with your diabetes.