Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, affecting around 90% of all people with the condition. It develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or stops producing enough of it, causing blood glucose to rise.
Most people are diagnosed in adulthood, often after a routine blood test. Many have lived with raised glucose for years before symptoms appear.
What you’ll find in our complete guide
- Symptoms, risk factors, and who’s most at risk
- How type 2 diabetes is diagnosed (HbA1c, fasting glucose, OGTT)
- Diet and lifestyle treatment
- Modern medications — metformin, GLP-1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors
- When and how remission is possible
Latest articles on Type 2 Diabetes
Fiber can support blood sugar, fullness, cholesterol, and insulin sensitivity. Learn practical ways to add fiber safely with diabetes.
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles: a diabetes-friendly recipe with low net carbs, simple ingredients, and step-by-step instructions. Reviewed.
How Carbohydrates Affect Blood Sugar: A Complete Guide: practical, NICE-aligned diabetes nutrition guidance — what the evidence shows, how to
Learn which foods can support insulin resistance, including fiber-rich carbs, protein, healthy fats, and practical diabetes meal tips.
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Grilled Chicken: a diabetes-friendly recipe with low net carbs, simple ingredients, and step-by-step instructions. Reviewed.
A Beginner’s Guide to Low-Carb Meal Planning for Diabetes: a diabetes-friendly recipe with low net carbs, simple ingredients, and step-by-step
5 Practical Strategies to Reverse Insulin Resistance and Take Control of Your Health: how it works, who it's used for,
Keto-Friendly Avocado and Egg Breakfast Bake: a diabetes-friendly recipe with low net carbs, simple ingredients, and step-by-step instructions. Reviewed.
Low-Carb Lemon Herb Baked Salmon: a diabetes-friendly recipe with low net carbs, simple ingredients, and step-by-step instructions. Reviewed against current.
The Science Behind Insulin Resistance: What Happens in Your Body: how it works, who it's used for, common side effects,
