Weight management is a sensitive issue for many people and getting to an ideal, healthy weight is sometimes easier said than done. If you are overweight and have diabetes, there are huge benefits to losing weight. You’ll have more energy, feel better in yourself, and you’ll reduce your risk of serious complications like heart disease and stroke.
Even losing small amounts of weight can have significant impacts on your health and put you on a path of a healthier life. If you have type 2 diabetes and are overweight, losing weight can even put your diabetes into remission.
If you use insulin to manage your diabetes, losing extra weight could mean injecting less insulin. Have a look at our resources below to find out more about weight management and diabetes.
For some people with diabetes, technology can be a really important part of how they manage their diabetes.
Most people treat their Type 2 diabetes with medication, diet and exercise. But some people are able to stop taking medication and put their diabetes into remission. This can be life-changing.
This page describes two ways used to calculate if you are a healthy weight: BMI and waist circumference. These are used to work out if you are underweight, a healthy weight or overweight and any potential impact your weight has on your health.
This video looks at emotional eating, why it happens, and practical ways to recognise and manage it.
Dr Debbie Wake discusses dietary recommendations in practical food terms for weight management in people with type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes UK video showing how to measure your waist in 4 simple steps.
This video offers simple changes you can make to move towards a healthier lifestyle.
In this video, we highlight how small steps can make a big difference to your health.
This video looks at how mood can impact your lifestyle.
This page gives advice on how to get started if you want to lose weight.
This video explains what intermittent fasting is and how it can help with weight loss.
Table of Glycaemic Index of foods
This video looks at binge eating disorder.
Dr James Hilder highlights the benefits of attending health checks.
This video explains what psychological barriers to weight loss are, how they affect progress, and what to look out for when overcoming them.
In this video, we look at how three lifestyle habits can lead to four medical conditions that account for more than 50% of deaths.
Creating SMART goals is designed to help you identify if what you want to achieve is realistic and determine a deadline.
This video explains what a very low-calorie diet is and how it can help with weight loss.
This video explains why setting realistic expectations for weight loss is important, what to look out for, and how it can support long-term success.
A video featuring some practical advice on weight management for people with type 2 diabetes and those who are at risk of developing it.
This video explains what weight management medications are, how they work, and the key things to be aware of when taking them.
The video focuses on strategies to sustain healthy habits for long-term weight management.
This page discusses strategies for weight loss, including different eating plans and tips for getting off to a good start.
A low carbohydrate diet is one strategy that some people might find helpful to manage their type 2 diabetes. It allows the body to maintain glucose levels at a low but healthy level.