Type 2 Diabetes Hub

Type 2 Diabetes is a serious condition where the insulin your pancreas makes can’t work properly, or your pancreas can’t make enough insulin. This means your blood glucose (sugar) levels keep rising. Watch the short video below from Diabetes UK for more information.

You can find lots more helpful information about Type 2 Diabetes at the using the links below

Want to Learn More?

My Diabetes My Way have developed a range of elearning which can help you understand more about Diabetes. Click the link below for their Introduction to Type 2 Diabetes course.

There are a number of factors that can increase your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes including your age, weight, ethnicity and family history.

Use the link below to complete Diabetes UK’s ‘Know Your Risk’ tool, which can show you your risk of Type 2 Diabetes in just a few minutes.

What is Prediabetes?

You may have been diagnosed with Prediabetes. This means that your blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered in the diabetes range.

Our Services to Support You

Whether you are at risk or have already been diagnosed with Prediabetes, developing Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented by making changes to your lifestyle. Losing some weight, stopping smoking or getting more active could all have an impact. Click the links below to find out more about our services which can support you to make these positive changes.

Want to Learn More?

My Diabetes My Way have developed a range of elearning which can help you understand more about Diabetes. Click the link below for their Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Course.

Control IT Plus

If you have Type 2 Diabetes we want to support you, as much as possible, to self-manage your condition. Our main service to help you do this is our diabetes lifestyle programme, Control IT Plus. Click below to find out more about the programme, sign up for one of the group sessions and view some of programme resources.

Our Services to Support You

In addition to Control IT Plus, we have a number of other services which can support you to make changes to your lifestyle, helping you to manage your condition and improve your health. Click the links below to find out more.

Other Resources and Information to Support You

My Diabetes My Way

My Diabetes My Way is Scotland’s interactive Diabetes website to help support people who have Diabetes and their family and friends. At the site you’ll find a range of helpful information, e-learning courses and patient stories. You can also access your own test results and clinical information. You can visit My Diabetes My Way and register at the link below.

Diabetes UK Learning Zone

Diabetes UK have created a Learning Zone where you can sign up for advice on what to eat and tips for managing diabetes day-to-day – all completely free and tailored to you. Watch the video to find out more and visit the Learning Zone at the link below.

Gestational Diabetes is diabetes that can develop during pregnancy. Pregnancy can be a stressful time and being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes could add to that stress. If you’ve been diagnosed you will be cared for by diabetes specialists during your pregnancy however, we have links to a range of information below to help you to manage your condition.

Find more information about Gestational Diabetes here.

Click below to find a series of videos on Healthy Eating with Gestational Diabetes developed by our dietitians.

Want to Learn More?

My Diabetes My Way have developed a range of elearning which can help you understand more about Diabetes. Click the link below for their Gestational Diabetes course.

After the Birth of Your Baby

Being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes can increase your chance of being diagnosed again in any future pregnancies and of being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. However, making some lifestyle changes following the birth of your baby could help to reduce the risk. Click below to find more information on our services which can support you.

Some inspirational stories from people who have participated in our weight management and physical activity lifestyle programmes.

Community Weight Management

Live Active

If you have any questions about our services or to self-refer please get in touch and we’d be happy to help you:

Email: ggc.type2diabeteshub@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Phone: 0141 531 8901 (Open Monday to Friday, from 8.00am-4.00pm)