Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

• Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high.


• It can cause symptoms like excessive thirst, needing to pee a lot and tiredness. It can also increase your risk of getting serious problems with your eyes, heart and nerves.


• It's a lifelong condition that can affect your everyday life. You may need to change your diet, take medicines and have regular check-ups.


• It's caused by problems with a chemical in the body (hormone) called insulin. It's often linked to being overweight or inactive, or having a family history of type 2 diabetes.

Advice during the coronavirus outbreak

• Diabetes UK: updates about coronavirus