At risk of diabetes?
We are all at risk of developing diabetes. The good news is there are things you can do to help reduce this risk. You may have been told that you are at particular risk or maybe you have heard the term “prediabetes”. Here is some information about reducing your risk.
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Diabetes.orgReal food real health
We are running a healthy living course in the Chorlton, Whalley Range and Fallowfield neighbourhood called “Real Food Real Health”.
Do you need additional support in better managing your weight and (if applicable) diabetes?
Would you like to try a different approach in a safe and encouraging environment by using a whole food, strength-based approach, peer-led and tailored to your values and needs?
Would you like to learn how to maintain those changes to suit your life and environment and much more?
The course is run by a neighbourhood dietician and two health coaches and it is free.
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Real Food Real Health CourseDiabetes and sugar
Although shining the spotlight on weight loss comes first, we all link diabetes with sugar. Sugar is everywhere, we may not always realise how much sugar there is in some of the common foods we eat.
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Public health collaborationDiabetes and Treatments
Although diabetes cannot be cured, it can be treated successfully. If a high blood sugar level is brought down to a normal level, your symptoms will ease and your risk of long-term complications will be much lower.
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Diabetes treatmentAt risk of diabetes?
We are all at risk of developing diabetes. The good news is there are things you can do to help reduce this risk. You may have been told that you are at particular risk or maybe you have heard the term “prediabetes”. Here is some information about reducing your risk.
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Diabetes.orgAt risk of diabetes?
We are all at risk of developing diabetes. The good news is there are things you can do to help reduce this risk. You may have been told that you are at particular risk or maybe you have heard the term “prediabetes”. Here is some information about reducing your risk.
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Diabetes.orgDiabetes in your teens
This page is for teenagers with lots of information and support all about Type 1 diabetes. If you or someone you know has diabetes, you may find this useful.
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Diabetes.orgDiabetes My Way
Online resource for those living in greater Manchester with diabetes or at risk of diabetes. You can also access lots of information about diabetes, from videos, leaflets and eLearning courses, to help you understand more about your diabetes and increase your confidence in how to manage it.
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Diabetes my wayDiabetes My Way
The good news is that we know that one of the best things that we can do to prevent, reverse or improve type 2 diabetes is in choosing how we eat. It can be hard to change habits and there are so many “diets” out there but the clear message is that losing weight can halt progression to diabetes and even reverse the common type of (early) diabetes if it has already developed.
Here are some videos to explain
Diabetes my Way – Diabetes Remission
Diabetes my Way – Weight Loss Low Carb Diets for Type 2 DiabetesLocal support
The Real Food Community Whalley Range is based at the JNR8 Youth & Community Centre.
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Real food community
Other local support for those living with diabetes can be found on the Diabetes my Way site.
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Diabetes my way- ManchesterLosing weight support
It’s hard to change habits and lose weight however there is lots of support available. You can book in at the practice to discuss weight and diet.
Other support available:
Weight watchers
Weight watchers
NHS weight loss plan
NHS: Weight loss planType 1 Diabetes
Living with type 1 diabetes presents its own challenges and here are some links that may be helpful:
Diabetes UK info
Diabetes.org
NHS website
NHS: Type 1 diabetes
Diabetes My way
Diabetes my way- Type 1Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type. It is high blood sugar levels due to your body not making enough of a hormone called insulin, or what it makes not working properly – known as insulin resistance.
Diabetes UK
Diabetes.org
NHS website
NHS: Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes My way
Diabetes my way- Type 2Related information