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Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Learning you have type 2 diabetes can be a shock and it can be hard to know where to begin. We’re here to support you from the very start.
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Download your guide to type 2 diabetes
Get this in-depth guide, covering everything you need to know about type 2.
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Learn about type 2
Find out what causes type 2, the symptoms, what your treatment options are and what remission of type 2 is.
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Your health checks
Everyone with type 2 should get certain checks and tests from their healthcare team – find out why.
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Read Paul's story
"In the summer of 2021, my type 2 diagnosis was confirmed. It was a real wake up call for me and one I've really benefitted from. Knowing what I know now about diabetes I won’t be going back to where I was before."