Diabetes, type 2

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Publication date Oct 03, 2007

Diabetes is usually a long-term condition. And it can lead to serious health problems. But making changes to your lifestyle and taking medicines can help you live a long and healthy life.

This information is for people with type 2 diabetes, which starts later in life. For more information about type 1 diabetes, which usually starts in childhood, see Type 1 diabetes.

We've brought together the best research about type 2 diabetes and weighed up the evidence about how to treat it. You can use our information to talk to your doctor and decide which treatments are best for you.

This information does not replace medical advice. If you are concerned you might have a medical problem please ask your Boots pharmacy team in your local Boots store, or see your doctor.