What is Mounjaro and how does it work? - Diabetes UK
This medication works by activating two receptors called GLP-1 and GIP to increase the level of incretins – hormones - in the body. It works by helping your body to produce more insulin when needed. It also reduces the amount of glucose, or sugar, produced by the liver, and slows down how quickly food is digested.
What is HbA1c? | Blood Test | Target Levels | Diabetes UK
HbA1c is your average blood glucose (sugar) levels for the last two to three months. If you have diabetes, an ideal HbA1c level is 48mmol/mol (6.5%) or below. If you're at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, your target HbA1c level should be below 42mmol/mol (6%). On this page we’ll go through what HbA1c means, and why aiming for your target ...
GLP-1 agonists - Diabetes UK
Adults over the age of 18 with type 2 diabetes can take GLP-1 agonists. Children over the age of 10 with type 2 diabetes can take two GLP-1 agonists: Victoza and Bydureon. Guidelines from NICE recommend that GLP-1 agonists can be prescribed to adults with type 2 diabetes when: Using three medications has not been effective in managing diabetes.
Diabetes for exercise | Type 1 and type 2 | Diabetes UK
Being physically active is good for diabetes whatever type you have. This also includes people with prediabetes. Whether you feel able to go for a run or a swim or can manage some arm stretches or on-the-spot walking while the kettle boils, it all makes a difference. That’s because being physically active helps insulin work better in your ...
Prediabetes | Diabetes UK | Reduce risk type 2 diabetes
Preventing type 2 diabetes. Research has consistently shown that for some people combined lifestyle interventions - including diet, physical activity and sustained weight loss - can be effective in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes by about 50%. Being at risk doesn’t mean you will definitely develop type 2 diabetes.
Fruit and diabetes | Eating with diabetes | Diabetes UK
The amount of carbohydrate you eat has the biggest effect on your blood glucose levels after eating. A portion of fruit, such as a medium apple, generally contains about 15 to 20g carbs, a chocolate muffin has 55g carbs and a 500ml ordinary fizzy drink has 54g carbs. It is better to reduce your intake of chocolate, sugary drinks, cakes and ...
Meal plans and diabetes | Diabetes UK
Choose one of our meal plans. Use the links below to read the meal plans online. All plans are for seven days. Low-carb planner (1,600 to 1,800 calories a day) Mediterranean meal planner (1,500 to 1,800 calories a day) Cooking for one meal planner (1,750 to 1,900 calories a day) Family of four meal planner (Can adjust but around 2,000 calories ...
Diabetes and feet | Foot problems | Diabetes UK
Having diabetes means you’re at much greater risk of developing foot problems. But understanding how diabetes affects feet can help you avoid these complications. Raised blood glucose levels, also known as blood sugar, can damage the sensation in your feet. This can also affect your circulation, which can lead to you getting less blood supply ...
Diabetes and blood pressure
This reduces your chances of your body developing further health complications. Blood pressure target is usually below 140/90mmHg for people with diabetes or below 150/90mmHg if you are aged 80 years or above. For some people with kidney disease the …
Checking your blood sugar levels | Diabetes testing | Diabetes UK
Place the device against the side of your finger and press the plunger. Use a different finger each time and a different area. Take your meter with the test strip and hold it against the drop of blood. It’ll tell you if the test strip is filled, usually by beeping. Before …