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Type 2 Essentials

Welcome to the Essentials Section

Here you'll find a selection of films that will help you understand what type 2 diabetes is, and how it is managed. Everything we create goes through a clinical approval process so you can be assured that the content is accurate and reliable.

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

Treatment Options

This animation talks about the treatment options for type 2 diabetes.

Treatment Options

Highs & Lows

Highs & Lows

A guide to Healthy Eating

A guide to Healthy Eating

How To Check Blood Glucose Levels

How to do a Blood Ketone Check

How to do a Blood Ketone Check

Managing Type 2 Diabetes if you are unwell (Sick Day Rules)

Managing Type 2 Diabetes if you are unwell (Sick Day Rules)

Carb Counting - Understanding the Basics

This films takes you through the basics of carbohydrate counting.

How to give an injection of insulin

Carb Counting: Understanding the Basics