What is Type 2 Diabetes? 

Too much sugar in the blood 

Body does not ‘respond to’ or ‘make enough’ insulin

Insulin is  made by the pancreas 

Insulin takes sugar from the blood, into your body 

What are the symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes? 

Excess thirst

Urinating more often 

Weight loss 

Tiredness

Sometimes you may not get any symptoms

How do you diagnose Type 2 Diabetes?

Blood test

Raised sugar levels 

How do you treat Type 2 Diabetes?

Reduce the sugar in your diet

Exercise

Tablets

Insulin injections 

Why should I worry about Type 2 Diabetes?

Heart attacks/Strokes

Kidney failure 

Losing sensation in your limbs

Vision problems