Weight management
Weight management is a sensitive issue for many people and getting to an ideal, healthy weight is sometimes easier said than done. If you are overweight and have diabetes, there are huge benefits to losing weight. You’ll have more energy, feel better in yourself, and you’ll reduce your risk of serious complications like heart disease and stroke.
Even losing small amounts of weight can have significant impacts on your health and put you on a path to a healthier life. If you have type 2 diabetes and are overweight, losing weight can even put your diabetes into remission. If you have type 2 diabetes and you're thinking about losing weight, have a look at our different diets section.
If you use insulin to manage your diabetes, losing extra weight could mean injecting less insulin. Have a look at our resources below to find out more about weight management and diabetes.
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This page gives advice on how to get started if you want to lose weight.
Table of Glycaemic Index of foods
This page discusses strategies for weight loss, including different eating plans and tips for getting off to a good start.
Creating SMART goals is designed to help you identify if what you want to achieve is realistic and determine a deadline.
Through this course, we aim to give you the information you need to know about what type 2 diabetes remission is and how people have achieved it.
