It can be a huge shock if you've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and you might be finding it difficult to come to terms with. It’s important to know that whatever you’re feeling is completely normal, and you are not alone.
In the weeks and months after you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you and the people close to you will have lots of questions about your condition and what this will mean for your future.
This is where we can help. We have advice to help you cope with being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and we can show you where to go for more support.
"After being diagnosed, the realisation was that I needed to sort my life out. To start with, it was important for me to have a good understanding of diabetes. I did a lot of research and found the Diabetes UK website very helpful. "
- Paul, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2021
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