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Monitoring your BMI for Type 2 Diabetes control
A healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9 for white and black adults
South Asian adults need to keep their BMI between 18.5 and 22.9
To see if your BMI is in the healthy range see our blog post on causes of Type 2 Diabetes
Calculate your BMI using the formula below. It’s done in metric units so you first need to convert your weight and height into kg and metres
How to convert lb to kg
1lb = 0.45kg
1stone = 6.35kg
How to convert inches to metres
1 inch = 0.0254m
12 inches (1 foot)= 0.3048m
BMI= your weight in kg divided by ..read more
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2y ago
Causes of Type 2 Diabetes
Both lifestyle and genes contribute to the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes
Your Personal Type 2 Diabetes Risk is increased by these 5 key points.
Age
If you are white the risk increases over 40 years old
If you are African-Caribbean/Black African/South Asian the risk increases over 25 years old.
Weight
80% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight.
Being overweight, especially around the belly increases your risk.
Manage your risk by keeping a track of your weight using BOTH your waist size AND BMI
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2y ago
Treatment for type 2 Diabetes
Most people with type 2 diabetes will be on a combination of these 3 treatments.
Because everybody has a different body the combinations that work best are very personal and it takes time to work out what works best.
Lifestyle changes such as increasing activity, weight loss and healthier food choices benefit most type 2 diabetics.
Treatment can change over time as a result of changes to your diabetes and other health conditions.
Treatment options are:
1 Healthy eating, keeping active, aiming for a healthy weight.
2 Medica ..read more
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2y ago
Managing type 2 diabetes -What you can do to help yourself
Make healthier food choices.
Avoid putting on extra weight and trying to lose (and keep off) excess weight.
Increase your physical activity. Do more than you currently do and keep finding new ways to move more. Park your car further away from the shops. Stand up when you are on the phone. Take a short walk and each day walk an extra 10 steps before you turn back.
Set goals to improve your health. Keep a chart, make it fun!
Take your medication
Educate yourself
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2y ago
What to ask at your Health visits for Type 2 Diabetes
What do you think has put me at risk?
How can I reduce my risk?
Are there any local services to help me reduce my risk?
Blood Tests
Can you explain more about these tests?
When will I get my results?
What do the numbers in my results mean?
What Next?
What do I need to do now?
When do I need to come back?
Do I need more blood tests in the future?
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2y ago
List of Useful Health Checks for Type 2 Diabetics
Blood Glucose Levels
HbA1c Test measures glucose management in last 3 months
Blood Pressure
Personal target agreed with your Dr
Blood Fats
Cholesterol & Triglycerides via blood test
Eye screen
Vision changes, see your optician regularly
Feet and Legs
Skin, Circulation, Nerve supply to feet, see a podiatrist
Kidney Function
Urine (for protein) Blood test (for kidney function) with Dr
Diet
Weight, advice on weight management by Nutritionist/Dietician
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2y ago
Getting the most out of your appointments for type 2 Diabetes
A useful chart to help you get the most out of your appointments for type 2 diabetes:
Who is looking after you, how to contact them and the next appointment date
Name Contact Details Next Appointment My Questions
Dr
Nurse
Nutritionist/
Dietician
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2y ago
Type 2 diabetes health targets to aim for
Blood Glucose Levels
The HbA1c Test measures glucose management in last 3 months
Typically, it should be below 48mmol/mol
Sometimes the goal is under 53mmol/mol
The target is set by your Dr depending on YOUR diabetes treatment.
Blood Pressure
Your personal target will be agreed with your Dr based on your medical history.
Normal blood pressure is 140/80mmHg
Blood Fats
Cholesterol & Triglycerides are measured via blood test.
Total cholesterol target is below 4mmol/l
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) -Good Cholesterol- is diff ..read more
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2y ago
Why Weight Management is Important in Type 2 Diabetes
80% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight.
But what is overweight in medical terms? See our waist and BMI guide below for the target levels.
Monitoring your waist:
Measure your weight around from your belly button (your jean size is below this and much smaller!).
Healthy waist sizes are shown below:
All Women below 80cm/31.5 inches
White and Black Men below 94cm/37inches
South Asian Men below 80cm/31.5 inches
Monitoring your BMI
A healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9 for white and black adults
Sout ..read more
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2y ago
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
Going to the toilet for a wee more often, especially at night
Feeling more tired
Weight loss without trying
Genital itching/thrush
Wounds/cuts taking longer to heal
Blurred vision
Feeling very thirsty
These symptoms are common in the early stages.
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