Type 2 Diabetes
Around 200,000 people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every year – putting them at risk of potentially serious health complications and early death. Modern life can make it hard to be healthy but, for many people, type 2 diabetes can be prevented by making small lifestyle changes. Diabetes is a leading cause of vision loss in people of working age. It is also responsible for most cases of kidney failure and lower limb amputation (other than accidents), and people with diabetes are up to five times more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke than those without diabetes. However, type 2 diabetes can be prevented by:
• Managing your weight,
• Eating healthily and
• Being more active
Making small changes to your lifestyle now can make a big impact on your future health – and having experts to help you make the right choices along the way can make it even easier.
The Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme is a free programme for those who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You can get help to make positive changes to your diet, weight and physical activity to significantly reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Find out if you’re at risk of developing type 2 diabetes by doing any of the following:
• Answering a few simple questions on the ‘Know Your Risk’ tool at riskscore.diabetes.org.uk
• Taking up the offer of a free NHS Health Check to assess your risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other conditions such as high blood pressure (available for those aged 40-74)
• Asking your GP Practice to check if you are at risk. If you are at risk, you may be eligible for referral to the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme by your GP Practice
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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in England, the chance of getting breast cancer increases as you get older.
Regular breast screening is one of the best ways to spot a cancer that is too small to feel or see yourself – it saves around 1,300 lives each year in the UK.
Anyone registered with a GP as female aged from 50 up to their 71st birthday will be invited for NHS breast screening every 3 years. You'll automatically get your first invite for breast screening between the ages of 50 and 53. You'll get a letter in the post inviting you.
Finding cancer early can make it more likely that treatment will be successful.
Breast screening can detect cancer long before you can even feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest.
So when you're invited, save the date, it could save your life.
Make 2025 the year you quit smoking for good
When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You'll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.
It's never too late to quit and it's easier to stop smoking with the right support. Why not start by downloading the free NHS Quit Smoking app to track your progress and get daily motivation?
Join thousands of other people preparing to quit smoking this New Year. Quitting smoking is best thing you can do for your health. You’re far more likely to quit smoking successfully with the right support. Discover what’s available at NHS Better Health
You don't need to imagine a life without smoking, you can live it!