People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Charles reflects on living with diabetes.
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The link between obesity and diabetes
What is the link between obesity and diabetes? The reality is that being obese or even overweight can increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
Am I at risk for type 2 diabetes?
If you are a close family member of the individual with diabetes that you support, you are automatically at risk of developing the condition. If you are just a close friend of the person, but are of the same high-risk ethnic descent, you are similarly at risk.
Seven diabetes myths: separating fact from fiction
There are lots of myths about diabetes, including why it happens, how it’s managed and how serious it is.
Alcohol consumption and the risk of heart disease in diabetes: everything in moderation
The link between heavy alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease is quite clear.
Diabetes diet cuts your risk of complications
People living with diabetes are told how the diabetes diet can help keep blood glucose levels under control.
