{"id":1032,"date":"2025-12-09T12:26:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/?page_id=1032"},"modified":"2025-12-09T16:01:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:01:07","slug":"help-with-your-type-2-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/help-with-your-type-2-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Help with your Type 2 Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sources of help &amp; information to help you manage your type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><style>.kb-image1032_547325-95.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1032_547325-95 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:192px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_547325-95.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_547325-95 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1032_547325-95{max-width:192px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_547325-95{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_547325-95 img{width:100%;}.kb-image1032_547325-95 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1032_547325-95 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"556\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/03\/Your-Guide-to-Type-2-Diabetes-PIL.jpg\" alt=\"Your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes PIL\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/03\/Your-Guide-to-Type-2-Diabetes-PIL.jpg 556w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/03\/Your-Guide-to-Type-2-Diabetes-PIL-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1032_aa0222-b4.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1032_aa0222-b4 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:119px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_aa0222-b4.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_aa0222-b4 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1032_aa0222-b4{max-width:119px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_aa0222-b4{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_aa0222-b4 img{width:100%;}.kb-image1032_aa0222-b4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1032_aa0222-b4 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"149\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/blank.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/blank.png 149w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/blank-122x300.png 122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4a1dad43\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><sup>Download a copy using the link below. If  you require a hard copy please speak with your healthcare provider.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.diabetes.org.uk\/collections\/information-for-you\/products\/your-guide-to-type-2-diabetes-2?variant=42351551348847\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes | Free diabetes information &#8211; Diabetes UK Shop<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><style>.kb-image1032_094228-4f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1032_094228-4f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:209px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_094228-4f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_094228-4f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1032_094228-4f{max-width:209px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_094228-4f{-webkit-flex:0 1 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.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_a3ba42-1f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1032_a3ba42-1f{max-width:107px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_a3ba42-1f{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_a3ba42-1f img{width:100%;}.kb-image1032_a3ba42-1f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1032_a3ba42-1f size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"149\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/blank.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/blank.png 149w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/blank-122x300.png 122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ddfea37\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Diabetes My Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><sup>Information about what type 2 diabetes is, what it might mean for your health and what you can do to manage it.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sub>https:\/\/mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk\/<\/sub><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><style>.kb-image1032_d601de-48.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1032_d601de-48 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:164px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_d601de-48.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_d601de-48 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1032_d601de-48{max-width:164px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_d601de-48{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_d601de-48 img{width:100%;}.kb-image1032_d601de-48 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1032_d601de-48 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"271\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/Capture2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/Capture2.png 271w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/Capture2-159x300.png 159w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1032_dc81c0-43.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1032_dc81c0-43 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:166px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_dc81c0-43.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_dc81c0-43 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1032_dc81c0-43{max-width:166px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_dc81c0-43{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_dc81c0-43 img{width:100%;}.kb-image1032_dc81c0-43 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1032_dc81c0-43 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"149\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/blank.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/blank.png 149w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/blank-122x300.png 122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3483c810\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Diabetes UK  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><sub>Information for people who are newly diagnosed, including a Learning Zone with videos, quizzes, food ideas and tips for managing diabetes.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><sub><a href=\"http:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/diabetes-the-basics\/types-of-diabetes\/type-2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.diabetes.org.uk\/diabetes-the-basics\/types-of-diabetes\/type-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.diabetes.org.uk\/diabetes-the-basics\/types-of-diabetes\/type-2<\/a><\/sub><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><style>.kb-image1032_28672e-b9.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1032_28672e-b9 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:190px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_28672e-b9.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_28672e-b9 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1032_28672e-b9{max-width:190px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_28672e-b9{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_28672e-b9 img{width:100%;}.kb-image1032_28672e-b9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1032_28672e-b9 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/DESMOND.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/DESMOND.png 427w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/DESMOND-244x300.png 244w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1032_59d8d7-05.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1032_59d8d7-05 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:124px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_59d8d7-05.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1032_59d8d7-05 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1032_59d8d7-05{max-width:124px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_59d8d7-05{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1032_59d8d7-05 img{width:100%;}.kb-image1032_59d8d7-05 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1032_59d8d7-05 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"149\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/blank.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/blank.png 149w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetesservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/10\/blank-122x300.png 122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0e660e57\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">My Desmond Digital Programme  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><sub>Use health trackers including HbA1c, weight\/shape, healthy eating and blood pressure to check your progress. You can track your steps and activity minutes, and link to your FitBit and Google Fit.<\/sub> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You can invite your family &amp; friends to join your journey and compete against each other in fun activity challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You can self refer or ask your healthcare professional to refer you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><sub><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.diabetes.org.uk\/diabetes-the-basics\/types-of-diabetes\/type-2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.diabetes.org.uk\/diabetes-the-basics\/types-of-diabetes\/type-2\" target=\"_blank\">www.diabetes.org.uk\/diabetes-the-basics\/types-of-diabetes\/type-2<\/a><\/sub><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3f4b867e\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-32018c34\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newly Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diabetes MCN has created a webpage for patients newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes to share key information and resources. You can find out more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/healthinformation\/health-awareness\/type2diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Type 2 Diabetes \u2013 Health Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:33px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:33px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:33px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthy Weight &amp; Nutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fservices.nhslothian.scot%2Fawmt2d%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAbbi.Thomson%40nhs.scot%7Ce928a98d9fc3421cc9d708de17053687%7C10efe0bda0304bca809cb5e6745e499a%7C0%7C0%7C638973508309974011%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=eCXZpQhBM2MsKiuoxeBorZv9vQ8sTSuFW3sMeRgcI3c%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adult Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Service &#8211; NHS Lothian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-742b6b84\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bbaa9bad\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-502e25ed\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Second Nature  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>Now available from NHS Lothian, this digital programme (app) can support you to create long term healthy habits to improve your overall health.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondnature.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Second Nature &#8211; Make losing weight feel easier<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-525c9f30\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Type 2 Diabetes Remission Programme  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>Some patients, within 6 years of their type 2 diabetes diagnosis, may be suitable for an<br>intensive diet replacement programme run by specialist dietitians.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondnature.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Second Nature &#8211; Make losing weight feel easier<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-47b7c99f\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Groups  <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d68d9569\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3597901b\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DESMOND (Diabetes Education &amp; Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>Learn from experts and other people with type 2 diabetes within the first 12 months of diagnosis. Sessions are interactive and informal led by trained facilitators. They run throughout Lothian either in person (9am \u2013 4pm) or online (3x2hr or 2x3hr sessions). Interpreters can be arranged.<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call: 0131 537 9169<br>Email: loth.desmond@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0f62cc57\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b80a954e\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Local Support Group  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>Find a local group near you:<\/sub> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secondnature.io\/\" target=\"_blank\">services.nhslothian.scot\/diabetes<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-588cbaf8\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f3f5abb7\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2cd95ec4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sources of help &amp; information to help you manage your type 2 diabetes. 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