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What is type 2 diabetes?<\/h2><\/div>

Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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It can cause symptoms like excessive thirst, needing to pee a lot and tiredness. It can also increase your risk of getting serious problems with your eyes, heart, and nerves. It\u2019s a lifelong condition that can affect your everyday life. You may need to change your diet, take medicines, and have regular check-ups.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s caused by problems with a chemical in the body (hormone) called insulin. It\u2019s often linked to being overweight or inactive, or having a family history of type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i>More information about type 2 diabetes – NHS UK<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Know your risk of type 2 diabetes<\/h2><\/div>

Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to complications with your health. By finding out about your risk, you can discover how to prevent diabetes developing. It\u2019s free and only takes two or three minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

All you will need to use the Diabetes UK Know Your Risk tool<\/a> is an accurate measurement of:<\/p>\n<\/div>