Don't carry blame

Many people with diabetes feel guilty and ashamed about their diagnosis.

We know that feeling like this can make it harder to manage your diabetes. So we asked people living with type 2 diabetes, who know how it feels, to create a resource for you.

We wanted to know the 10 key must-know things about diabetes, and they told us: 

• Your diabetes is not your fault 
• It is normal to feel shocked and upset when you find out you have diabetes
• Don't blame yourself or let others blame you! 
• You can be in charge of your diabetes, it doesn't have to define you

See the other points on the Diabetes 10 Point Training for people living with type 2 diabetes.

Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming. It's normal to feel anxious or depressed at times. 

We put together some resources to help you feel empowered and in charge, and so you don't feel alone.

You can access easy bite-size facts about your blood glucose, your annual health checks, your emotional wellbeing, connecting with others and useful contacts all in one place. 

You can also access a wealth of other information about diabetes on the Know Diabetes website.

Watch the Diabetes 10 Point Training video for people with type 2 diabetes to learn more

 "Don't blame yourself and don't let others blame you"

People living with diabetes told us how living with diabetes can affect your emotional and mental health, and they wanted to say this:

"Be kind to yourself." Read more about this in our article about breaking free of shame.

"You are not alone." Check out some of the programmes available to support you.