Do you know your risk of type 2 diabetes?

It’s really simple to find out your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. All you need is 2 minutes to answer a few simple questions online. Search ‘Diabetes Know Your Risk’. Millions of people already know their risk of type 2 diabetes after completing the Diabetes Know Your Risk tool. I did mine because…

“As a South Asian man, I am more at risk”

“My mum has type 2 diabetes and my grandparents did too, which increases my risk”

“My mum has diabetes, which puts me at increased risk”

“South Asian people are up to 6 times more at risk of diabetes, doing my risk score has given me peace of mind”

“The risk of type 2 diabetes increases for South Asians from the age of 25”

“As a South Asian woman, I am more at risk and it took me just 2 minutes”

“I have a family history of type 2 diabetes”

“As a healthy eating advocate, I know that diet also plays an important part when it comes to diabetes”

Find out your personalised risk score for type 2 diabetes - Search ‘Diabetes Know Your Risk’

If your risk score shows you have an increased risk, contact your GP practice, who may carry out a simple test to check your blood sugar levels. Based on your results, you may be eligible for referral to the free Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme.

The programme is transforming the lives of those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. With personalised support from dedicated health coaches, you too can make positive changes to your diet, weight and physical activity to reduce your risk.

Diabetes is a serious health condition that can cause blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke and even limb amputation. But it can be prevented.

Don’t ignore your risk, take action now – search ‘Diabetes Know Your Risk’