Living well with Type 2 Diabetes References: Slide 1 picture 1 – https://www.photosymbols.com/collections/people-groups/products/group-16 Slide 1 picture 2 – https://www.photosymbols.com/collections/people-groups/products/group-40 Hull and East Riding Diabetes Network

What is Type 2 Diabetes? Diabetes Type 2 normally affects people over the age of 40 but can also affect anyone. Diabetes is caused by having too much sugar in your blood. References: Picture 1 – http://www.carmaindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/40years.jpg Picture 2 – http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QrXrrKgK4L8/T3KvCLEBzVI/AAAAAAAADaI/qUF8IkSnhv4/s1600/diabetes.jpg Picture 3 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/blood-cells Picture 4 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/run Sometimes your body does not make enough insulin. Sometimes your body can not use insulin properly. Insulin helps your body to use blood sugar to keep you active and well.  

Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes Feeling very thirsty Weeing a lot, mainly at night time. References: Slide 3 Picture 1 – https://www.photosymbols.com/collections/food/products/drink-cup-water Picture 2 – http://www.easyhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/null/Diabetes%20type%202.pdf Picture 3 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/tired-2 Picture 4 – http://www.myhealthtips.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Inflamed-Vagina.jpg Feeling very tired, often after eating. Weight loss. Itchiness around the vagina or penis.

Thrush is lots of white dots on your tongue Blurred vision References: Slide 4 Picture 1 – https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rsBvjSaC1Ys/Vsv6bYLFhOI/AAAAAAAAQs4/3cc6CGqdacc/s1600/oral-thrush1.jpg Picture 2 – http://www.brain-surgery.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/blurry-vision.jpg Picture 3 – http://www.easyhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/null/Diabetes%20type%202.pdf Picture 4 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/gp-doctor-3 Skin infections If you notice any of these symptoms please visit your doctor as soon as possible

How Type 2 Diabetes is diagnosed? Your doctor or practice nurse will find out if you have diabetes The doctor or nurse will need to take some blood References: Slide 5 Picture 1 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/nurse Picture 2 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/doctor-registrar Picture 3 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/urine-success1 Picture 4 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/gp-doctor-1 You may have to wee into a tub for the doctor to see if there is any sugar present The blood and wee test will tell you if you have diabetes or not  

Type 2 Diabetes can cause these problems if not treated Long term sight loss Stroke (face drops down on one side) References: Slide 5 Picture 1 – http://www.mountainviewoptometry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Vision-Loss.jpg Picture 2 – https://inspirationfeeed.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/facial-paralysis-portraits-by-sage-sohier-10.jpg Picture 3 – http://www.riskmanagement365.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/kidney-failure-e1371156824494.jpg Picture 4 – http://lifefreshness.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Chest-pain-Sign-of-Clogged-Arteries.jpg Picture 5 – http://www.easyhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/null/Diabetes%20type%202.pdf Kidneys may not work properly leading to kidney disease A tight pain in your chest Foot problems such as open cuts that do not heal

Loosing baby inside of you. Problems during sex. Loosing baby inside of you. Baby being born dead. References: Picture 1 – http://www.easyhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/null/Diabetes%20type%202.pdf Picture 2 – http://www.easyhealth.org.uk/sites/default/files/null/Diabetes%20type%202.pdf

Treatment options: You may need to take tablets to control your Insulin injections help control the amount of sugar in your body References: Slide 7 Picture 1 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/tablets Picture 2 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/insulin Picture 3 – http://ehonami.blob.core.windows.net/media/2014/01/eatwell-plate.jpg Picture 4 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/keep-fit Picture 5 – http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OTftfDOAJXs/U4hqrZsJH8I/AAAAAAAAAyw/SoT2TS3pu3I/s1600/Stop+Smoking+Sign.jpg Eat regular healthy meals. Do not eat to many carbohydrates and fats Plenty of exercise to loose weight if you are overweight Stop smoking

You may have to monitor your blood sugars at home as well It is important to have regular check ups with your doctor or practice nurse   You will have to visit your doctor every 2-6 months to monitor your sugar levels You may have to monitor your blood sugars at home as well References: Slide 9 Picture 1 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/gp-doctor-1 Picture 2 – Picture 2 – http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QrXrrKgK4L8/T3KvCLEBzVI/AAAAAAAADaI/qUF8IkSnhv4/s1600/diabetes.jpg Picture 3 – The doctor will show you how to do this

Your feet will be checked It is important that you go to the doctors for Annual Health Check once a year. The doctor will do an overall health check to make sure that you are well Your feet will be checked References: Slide 10 Picture 1 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/gp-doctor-1 Picture 2 – http://www.scpod.org/_resources/assets/inline/custom/10/43984.jpg Picture 3 – from their diabetes draft leaflet Picture 4 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/scales Picture 5 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/blood-pressure-happy You will have a photograph of the back of your eyes The doctor will check your weight The doctor will take your blood pressure

It will help you to keep well Top tips to remember: Choose the right foods Take your medication at the right time References: Picture 1 – – http://ehonami.blob.core.windows.net/media/2014/01/eatwell-plate.jpg Picture 2 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/clock-09-00 Picture 3 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/keep-fit Picture 4 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/doctor-registrar Picture 5 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/me2 Picture 6 – https://www.photosymbols.com/products/me2 Do lots of exercise If you are worried, talk to your doctor or nurse   If you do all of this It will help you to keep well

Fore more information about diabetes contact: Easy Health http://www.easyhealth.org.uk/listing/diabetes-(leaflets) NHS CHOICES http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Diabetes-type2 References: Slide 8 Picture 1 – http://www.easyhealth.org.uk/listing/diabetes-(leaflets) Picture 2 – http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Diabetes-type2 Picture 3 – https://www.diabetes.org.uk/ Picture 4 – http://www.chcpcic.org.uk/pages/easy-read-resources Picture 5 – https://www.seeability.org/ Diabetes UK https://www.diabetes.org.uk/ Wellbeing Service http://www.chcpcic.org.uk/pages/easy-read-resources See Ability https://www.seeability.org/