{"id":18735,"date":"2026-11-12T13:53:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T13:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.internal.slimmingworld.co.uk\/?p=18735"},"modified":"2026-11-12T13:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T13:56:21","slug":"know-your-risk-of-type-2-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/know-your-risk-of-type-2-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Know Your Risk\u2019 of type 2 diabetes with this new online tool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Slimming World, we understand that type 2 diabetes can be a big concern for many of our members \u2013 and we offer tailored, individual support to help them make healthy changes which can support them in reducing their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This World Diabetes Day, we\u2019re encouraging people to explore their own risk of developing type 2 diabetes, by using the free <a href=\"https:\/\/riskscore.diabetes.org.uk\/slimming-world\">Diabetes UK \u2018Know Your Risk\u2019 tool<\/a>. Understanding your risk levels is so important, as it then means that you can make positive changes to reduce it \u2013 just like Slimming World member, Sherone Philips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Slimming World member<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6408280886112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sherone, 58, joined Slimming World and lost 4st after being diagnosed with pre-diabetes. <\/strong>She says;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI know first-hand how worrying it can be to learn you&#8217;re at risk of developing a serious health condition like type 2 diabetes. I am at higher risk because of my ethnic heritage \u2013 I can\u2019t change that part of the risk, but I can make lifestyle changes to reduce the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 13st 7lbs, I didn\u2019t like how I looked and struggled to play with my three grandchildren. My biggest concern though was my health. I decided to join Slimming World Online in February 2025 and I\u2019d lost 4st by September!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a real food lover, restrictive diets have never worked for me. Following Slimming World\u2019s healthy eating plan I swapped takeaways for home-cooked Slimming World recipes like burger in a bowl \u2013 losing weight without ever feeling deprived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once I got closer to my target weight, I felt more confident about moving more. My fitness journey started with the online Slimming World activity videos. Now, I love challenging myself \u2013 I do Pilates, strength training, running and walking. And I can run around with my grandchildren without any problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The health improvements since losing weight have been dramatic and I&#8217;m no longer prediabetic. When I spoke to my GP about the improvements, I couldn\u2019t quite believe how far I\u2019d come. I feel healthier and happier than I have in years!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Slimming World\u2019s partnership with Diabetes UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2024, we\u2019ve worked in partnership with Diabetes UK to share expertise on weight loss, long-term eating habits and diabetes, and further strengthen the service and support that we offer to our members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As our healthy eating plan can be fully tailored to meet any individual dietary needs, it works perfectly for those living with diabetes, or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-diabetes-uk-recipes\/\"><strong>Sample a selection of Slimming World and Diabetes UK recipes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How we help our members with weight loss and diabetes management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a study of Slimming World members with type 2 diabetes who lost 10% of their weight\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>76% found it easy to follow Food Optimising alongside the dietary advice from their healthcare team&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>81% saw improvements in their blood glucose management&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>61% were able to reduce or stop taking their diabetes medication completely&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80% reported an improved quality of life&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>51% reported they had put their condition into remission&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our members with type 1 diabetes also reported positive benefits to losing weight, with 88% seeing improvements in their blood glucose management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Slimming World support for weight loss with diabetes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a Slimming World member and you live with diabetes, or you\u2019ve been told you\u2019re at risk of developing it, we can help you eat well, be active and lose weight. <a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/features\/diabetes\">You\u2019ll find tailored advice for losing weight with type 1, type 2 and pre diabetes in this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5-day lower-carbohydrate menu&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve put together a special meal plan to give you a taste of how Food Optimising works beautifully alongside a low-carb diet. 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