Type 2 Essentials
Welcome to the Essentials Section
Here you'll find a selection of films that will help you understand what type 2 diabetes is, and how it is managed. Everything we create goes through a clinical approval process so you can be assured that the content is accurate and reliable.
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What is Type 2 Diabetes?
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Treatment Options
This animation talks about the treatment options for type 2 diabetes.
Treatment Options
Highs & Lows
Highs & Lows
A guide to Healthy Eating
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
How To Check Blood Glucose Levels
How to do a Blood Ketone Check
How to do a Blood Ketone Check
Managing Type 2 Diabetes if you are unwell (Sick Day Rules)
Managing Type 2 Diabetes if you are unwell (Sick Day Rules)
Carb Counting - Understanding the Basics
This film takes you through the basics of carbohydrate counting. This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
How to give an injection of insulin