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If you or a family member have been told you're at risk of type 2 diabetes or have prediabetes, it might have come as a shock. The reasons people are at risk can be different and some people are more at risk than others. This booklet will help you to understand the different risk factors for type 2 diabetes and give you practical advice and tips on what you can do to reduce your risk. We've got information about diet, physical activity and weight that can help you to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and the complications that it can cause.
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If you or a family member have been told you're at risk of type 2 diabetes or have prediabetes, it might have come as a shock. The reasons people are at risk can be different and some people are more at risk than others. This booklet will help you to understand the different risk factors for type 2 diabetes and give you practical advice and tips on what you can do to reduce your risk. We've got information about diet, physical activity and weight that can help you to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and the complications that it can cause.
Download translated versions in Arabic, Bengali, French, Gujarati, Polish, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Tamil, Traditional Chinese, Urdu and Welsh. Just click on the download guides tabs above to access.
Click here to order a printed copy alternatively follow the link under the downloads tab above to select the chosen item which will avoid the cost to print and post out
Understanding your risk English PDF
Understanding your risk Arabic PDF
Understanding your risk Bengali PDF
Understanding your risk French PDF
Understanding your risk Gujarati PDF
Understanding your risk Polish PDF
Understanding your risk Punjabi PDF
Understanding your risk Simplified Chinese PDF
Understanding your risk Somali PDF
Understanding your risk Tamil PDF
Understanding your risk Traditional Chinese PDF
Understanding your risk Urdu PDF
Understanding your risk Welsh PDF