Sheffield warning: Type 2 diabetes might be closer than you think

Someone finds out that they have Type 2 diabetes every two minutes. It can cause sight loss, kidney failure, loss of a limb, and doubles the likelihood of heart attack or stroke.

And now, people who have diabetes face a significantly higher risk of dying with Covid-19.

Know your risk

You can now easily find out if you are at risk by using the new Diabetes UK online tool and answering a few questions about your health and lifestyle.

Click here ​to calculate your risk – it only takes a few minutes and could be the most important thing you do today.

Take control

If you are told you are at medium or high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, you will be offered fast-track access to your free local Healthier You diabetes prevention programme.

You will receive support to make immediate and sustainable lifestyle changes that will reduce your risk of developing the disease.

You can access Healthier You remotely, or in Covid-19 secure environments.

Say no to diabetes

Healthier You is delivered by Reed Wellbeing on behalf of NHS England. Since 2015, they have supported more than 82,000 people to reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Healthier You participant Philip Collumbine has experienced huge benefits to his health as a result of the service. He said:

“The diabetes prevention programme is extremely informative, well delivered, easy to understand and to follow.

“I’m really happy that by engaging in the programme, I’m saying no to diabetes.