Pre-diabetes

Many more people have blood glucose levels above the normal range, but not high enough to be diagnosed as having diabetes.

This is sometimes known as pre-diabetes. If your blood glucose level is above the normal range, your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is increased.

It's very important for diabetes to be diagnosed as early as possible because it will get progressively worse if left untreated.

Type 2 Diabetes Remission

Diabetes remission can be achieved in people with type 2, it is when your blood glucose levels are within a normal healthy range and you are not taking any diabetes medication. The clinical definition of remission is when your HbA1c levels are less than 48mmol/mol on 2 occasions, at least 6 months apart, and you are not taking any diabetes medications.

Type 2 diabetes is normally treated with diet and exercise and/or medication. For many people, it’s a progressive condition, however achieving type 2 diabetes remission can have a huge impact on your overall health and well-being, both in the short and longer-term.

It’s important to note that remission isn’t a cure, so if you do not maintain the changes made to your diet and lifestyle, type 2 diabetes may return.

When sending out our communications, patients of a GP surgery who may have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes at one point will have this coded into their record, and will be flagged as potentially eligible for making use of this service.

My Way Diabetes can be used by individuals coded as either pre-diabetes or that have previously had type 2 diabetes diagnosis. It can be used to keep track of your measurements relating to the condition over time, which will help you decide on your main priorities for your overall health, in addition to supporting these discussions with your healthcare provider.