Stop type 2 diabetes

Positive evidence shows behavioural interventions, which support maintaining a healthy weight and being more active can significantly reduce the risks.

  • Diabetes and type 2 risk video

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Am I or a family member at risk?

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Healthier You Programme

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THE HEALTHIER YOU PROGRAMME IS TAILORED TO OUR NORTH WEST LONDON COMMUNITIES AND IS OFFERED IN SOME OF THE MOST COMMONLY SPOKEN LANGUAGES

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Check if you or a family member are at risk

Know your risk

Finding out your risk of type 2 diabetes could be a life saving thing to do but it can be simple and quick. Diabetes UK has an online tool to help you work out your risk.

All you need is:

  1. Your height
  2. Your weight
  3. Your waist measurement

So grab the scales and a tape measure and you’re ready.

Find out your risk now

Preventing type 2

Were you at risk? Have you improved your health and avoided diabetes? We would love for you to join our amazing prevention success group by sharing your story to inspire others. We may share your story via the Know Diabetes email newsletter campaigns and on our website to inspire others.

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Success stories

Sanjay’s journey to preventing diabetes

Sanjay’s journey to preventing diabetes

Fatima's journey to remission

Fatima's journey to remission