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Lifestyle choices or health behaviours, as they are called now, can make a significant difference to life expectancy for all of us, but even more so for a person living with diabetes.

Controlling post-meal blood sugar levels is important for people with diabetes, as it can help you stay healthy.

People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Alison reflects on living with diabetes.

Fats are an important component of your diet. The fats that you eat give your body the energy it needs to work properly. You also need fat to keep your skin and hair healthy, absorb vitamins and insulate your body to help keep you warm.

High blood pressure – also called hypertension – increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. It’s important to keep blood pressure within diabetes management targets.

We all know that practising good oral hygiene - brushing your teeth, flossing, visiting your dentist regularly - is important for everyone. However, it's particularly important for those who have diabetes.

Managing diabetes as a family is especially important when making changes in diet and lifestyle. Having support at home will play a key part in creating good habits that will stick.