Diabetes

Diabetes NHS

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

There are 2 main types of diabetes:

  • Type 1 diabetes - where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin
  • Type 2 diabetes - where the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body's cells do not react to insulin

Type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1. In the UK, around 90% of all adults with diabetes have type 2.

Prediabetes

Prediabetes means that your blood sugars are higher than usual, but not high enough for you to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It also means that you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You are unlikely to be experiencing any symptoms with prediabetes.

diabetes UK

Whether you're looking for diabetes information, or just someone to talk to – Diabetes UK can help you.

Their incredible supporters help them to provide a helpline, local support groups, Type 1 events, online Learning Zone, and even insurance - to name just a few.

From knowing your diabetes risk, to learning to live well with diabetes, they have a wide variety of support available to you.

Information for patients with diabetes, relatives, and carers.

This leaflet has been designed to give you information about sodium glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2 inhibitors) and answers some of the questions that you or those who care for you may have about these medicines. It is not meant to replace the discussion between you and your medical team but aims to help you understand more about what is discussed. If you have any questions about the information below, please contact the person who provided you with this leaflet.

Click on the link below to read the full leaflet.

Page last reviewed: 21 July 2021
Page created: 21 July 2021