Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes is an online programme clinically proven to help participants live well with type 2 diabetes. It is an online programme so you can access information and advice at home, work, or on the move.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle and managing your type 2 diabetes can help you avoid complications such as amputation, heart disease, and stroke.

Keen golfer and travel enthusiast, Idwal, joined the Healthy Living for people with type 2 diabetes a few months ago after recently being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Idwal said: “The programme is straight forward and to the point. There are lots of handy tips. It is also realistic, so when you fail – as we probably all do at some point – you are not really alone. You can see that we all suffer small setbacks in our quest to improve our diet and health.

“So far, I have lost around 18 lbs and I want to lose another 14. This has been brought about by the changes I have made to my diet after learning more about type 2 diabetes through the Healthy Living programme. It has helped me understand in more detail about all facets of the condition and helped me when I fall off the wagon. My sleep is better, and I feel much brighter and healthier in my whole being.”

If you are over 18 years old and have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, start the Healthy Living programme today.

If you care for, or are a family member of someone living with type 2 diabetes, you can sign up too.

To others who are considering joining the programme, Idwal advises: “Do it. You can never know too much. It doesn’t take all that much of your time, and the benefits are worth it!” 

Sign up today at www.healthyliving.nhs.uk

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