Getting the right support

If you have diabetes and are trying to lose weight it is important to get the right support.

Discussing your weight and blood glucose control with your dietitian, practice nurse or GP may help you to work out which combination of medication, diet and activity best suits your needs and lifestyle.

At times, you may also need additional support from friends, family and local weight loss support groups.

Some people worry that starting insulin or certain diabetes tablets will make them put on more weight. This can be the case for some people, but with the right support from your healthcare team, weight can be limited or avoided all together for some people.

Information updated June 2012