Diabetes Ireland > Living with Diabetes > Living with Type 2 Diabetes

Living with Type 2 Diabetes

In this section you will find information about living with Type 2 Diabetes. You can learn via our Diabetes Smart online programme or you can read the content in this section.

Diabetes SMART 5 modules

front page of Living Well with Type 2 diabetes

NEW BOOK 2016

Click on Image to download book  or collect a hard copy from your GP surgery.

This comprehensive booklet contains all you need to know about Type 2 diabetes.

Living with Type 2 it is vital to look after your eyes and feet and address your diet. Visit our Care Centre Pages  to see the services we provide to reduce the risk of complications with Diabetes.

If you need further information or support please call our helpline on 01 842 8118 (Mon-Fri, 9-5pm) or email [email protected].


  • Managing your diabetes

    There is no cure for diabetes, but it can be managed. Find out more on how to manage your diabetes here. 

    Read More

  • Food and Diabetes

    When you have Type 2 diabetes your nutritional needs are the same as everyone else—no special foods or complicated diets are needed.

    Read More

  • Exercise

    You’ll benefit from exercise in a number of ways. It’ll lower your blood glucose, your treatment will work more effectively and you may lose some weight. Here you will find some useful tips for exercising with diabetes. 

    Read More

  • Complications

    The development of diabetes complications may depend on how long you’ve had diabetes and on your diabetes management over the years. Keeping your blood glucose under tight control helps to prevent or delay complications.

    Read More

  • Driving and Type 2 Diabetes

    In this section you will find information and guidelines for driving with diabetes. 

    Read More

  • Frequently asked questions

    Living with diabetes can affect many day to day aspects of your life and leave you with many questions. In this section we aim to answer as many of those questions as we can.

    Read More

  • Diabetes Education Programme

    CODE is Diabetes Ireland’s group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or with a diagnosis of prediabetes. Topics covered in CODE include: Diabetes is clearly explained The risk factors for Diabetes Signs and symptoms Healthy eating Physical activity Personal goal setting Health complications The necessity of regular follow-ups The importance of optimal diabetes... View Article

    Read More

  • Type 2 Diabetes – Reversal with Lifestyle Change

    MEET DAMIEN – (2004 – 2013) Doing no exercise, 19 stone in weight, a smoker, on medication for gout and blood pressure, diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and  taking Diabetes medication to reduce the damage caused by high blood glucose to his eyes, heart, kidneys, limbs in fact, the entire body. Damien’s diabetes consultant was not a... View Article

    Read More