Early onset type 2 diabetes affects people between the ages of 18 and 39. It can be more challenging to manage than type 2 diabetes that starts later in life. It may progress faster and lead to complications sooner. However, with the right support and care, you can effectively manage your condition.
We have put together some videos to give you more in-depth information. These videos will take you through the specifics of managing early onset type 2 diabetes, the importance of attending type 2 diabetes in the young (T2DaY) reviews, and the support available to you.
Introduction to the series
Episode 1: Introduction
Episode 2: What is the T2Day programme?
The Type 2 Diabetes in the Young programme is a new annual health check for people between the ages of 18 to 39, to help support you in living with diabetes and to prevent negative health complications.
Episode 3: What happens during an appointment?
During a Type 2 Diabetes in the Young (T2DaY) appointment, a member of your healthcare team will review your diabetes management and offer you personalised support to manage your condition.
Episode 4: What questions will I be asked?
The questions you will be asked will depend on the discussions that you have had with your healthcare professional, and what is personally most important to you. Please watch the video for some examples of what you may be asked during an appointment.
Episode 5: How can I get the best out of my appointment?
Before the appointment, you could prepare any questions you want to ask and take some time to think about your recent health. During the appointment, be open and honest with your healthcare team, discuss any goals and ask for clarification to understand how the review applies to you. After the appointment, make sure to follow up with your healthcare team if you have any additional questions or need any further support. Use the resources that have been shared with you and stay up to date with managing your diabetes.
What should I expect during a review?
Episode 6, Diagnosis Review: Your healthcare professional will review your diabetes diagnosis and discuss your current management plan.
Episode 7, Key Care Processes: You will go through the diabetes care processes. There are nine care processes and getting them right can improve the health of people with diabetes. The care processes include things like managing your blood pressure and thinking about your blood sugar targets.
Episode 8, Preconception and Contraception: Women of child-bearing age will be offered a discussion about contraception. If you are thinking about getting pregnant in the next few years, you will be offered support to be as healthy as possible before and during your pregnancy.
Episode 9, Shared Goals: You and your healthcare professional will discuss your diabetes goals.
Episode 10, QRISK Assessment: QRISK is a score that tells you your risk of having heart problems or a stroke in the next ten years. Your healthcare professional will explain your score and offer you support to reduce your risk.
Episode 11, Holistic Needs Assessment: You can discuss how your diabetes affects your life, and your healthcare professional will help you think about what would improve your health and your life overall.
Episode 12, Weight Management: This part of the review includes thinking about what you can do to get to a healthy weight and how this could improve your diabetes.
Episode 13, Structured Education: There is education available to help people manage their diabetes. You will receive information about education on diabetes management and self-care is available to you.
What is Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board?
Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a key organisation responsible for overseeing and coordinating healthcare services within a specific region. In this case, the NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB plays a crucial role in managing and improving healthcare services for the local population. By being involved in these programmes, the ICB aims to improve care and reduce the risk of complications associated with type 2 diabetes.
Episode 14 – What is Norfolk and Waveney ICB?
How can I get involved in T2Day?
Contact your GP to book yourself in for your T2Day review at a time that suits you. You can search for your GP’s contact details here.
These appointments are sometimes offered during enhanced access hours to fit around your schedule. It’s important to attend your diabetes review once a year for the best chance of staying healthy.
Episode 15 – How can I get involved?
How can I ask a question, find out more information, or provide feedback?
If you have a question specific to your health or about this programme, please ask your GP
Please access the link below to submit feedback on T2Day, or let us know about any question you would like us to add to our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’, which will be added to this webpage soon: https://forms.office.com/e/GZT9Mr2X0F
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