Your Diabetes Your Journey

Welcome to the Your Diabetes, Your Journey Resource Hub, designed specifically for those under 40 living with Early-Onset Type 2 diabetes. Being diagnosed at a younger age can feel overwhelming, and it’s normal to experience a range of emotions. This form of diabetes can progress more aggressively, which makes early and proactive management crucial. This hub is here to guide you, offering the tools and support to help you manage your condition at your own pace.

Here, you’ll find practical advice on diet, nutrition, and essential health checks, with tips on how small changes can lead to big improvements in your health. You’ll also explore resources to help you manage diabetes alongside everyday challenges like budgeting, work-life balance, and building support networks that work for you.

Self-advocacy is key to managing your Early-Onset Type 2 diabetes—by actively participating in your care, you can make decisions that work best for you and ensure you're getting the support you need. As you navigate the everyday challenges of living with diabetes, remember that you’re not alone. By seeking out support and information, you’re part of a community of people successfully managing their condition

The hub is divided into three sections, each tailored to support different aspects of your diabetes journey:

1. Health and Wellbeing: Find practical advice on diet, nutrition, and essential health checks, with tips on how small changes can lead to big improvements in your health and overall wellbeing.
2. Everyday Life and Support: Explore resources to help manage diabetes alongside daily challenges like budgeting, work-life balance, and understanding your rights in the workplace. You’ll also find tips on integrating diabetes management into your everyday routine.
3. Community and Support Services: Discover local and national support services, including community groups and professional resources. Learn how to build a support network that works for you and connect with others who share similar experiences to help you along the way.

The Your Diabetes Your Journey Glossary  is designed to help you understand some of the most common terms you’ll hear in conversations with your healthcare team and in diabetes management. We’ve kept the language simple to make it easy for you to get familiar with the basics of managing your condition.