{"time":1651838918340,"blocks":[{"id":"6FNddE2vbq","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Are you\nconcerned that a friend, partner or family member might have type 2 diabetes?\nBeing able to spot the signs in a loved one or friend can be important, as\nsometimes it can take a while for the person to recognise the symptoms and\nsigns themselves. This is because they often develop slowly over time, and the\nperson might not even feel unwell."}},{"id":"UN4x0ED1wC","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"By\nspotting the signs early you can help your loved one or friend gain back\ncontrol and reduce the risk of complications."}},{"id":"bVqdFgcHew","type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/grohealth/image/upload/v1651667444/i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13.jpg","mime":"image/jpeg","height":1708,"width":2560,"size":607.26,"alt":"iStock-677527278-scaled.jpeg","formats":{"large":{"ext":".jpeg","url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/grohealth/image/upload/v1651667449/large_i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13.jpg","hash":"large_i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13","mime":"image/jpeg","name":"large_iStock-677527278-scaled.jpeg","path":null,"size":117.88,"width":1000,"height":667,"provider_metadata":{"public_id":"large_i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13","resource_type":"image"}},"small":{"ext":".jpeg","url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/grohealth/image/upload/v1651667454/small_i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13.jpg","hash":"small_i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13","mime":"image/jpeg","name":"small_iStock-677527278-scaled.jpeg","path":null,"size":35.98,"width":500,"height":334,"provider_metadata":{"public_id":"small_i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13","resource_type":"image"}},"medium":{"ext":".jpeg","url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/grohealth/image/upload/v1651667452/medium_i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13.jpg","hash":"medium_i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13","mime":"image/jpeg","name":"medium_iStock-677527278-scaled.jpeg","path":null,"size":71.9,"width":750,"height":500,"provider_metadata":{"public_id":"medium_i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13","resource_type":"image"}},"thumbnail":{"ext":".jpeg","url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/grohealth/image/upload/v1651667446/thumbnail_i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13.jpg","hash":"thumbnail_i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13","mime":"image/jpeg","name":"thumbnail_iStock-677527278-scaled.jpeg","path":null,"size":10.41,"width":234,"height":156,"provider_metadata":{"public_id":"thumbnail_i_Stock_677527278_scaled_b83d110c13","resource_type":"image"}}}},"caption":"","withBorder":false,"stretched":false,"withBackground":false}},{"id":"EslcaRyGGV","type":"header","data":{"text":"What are the symptoms and signs of type 2\ndiabetes? 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This triggers thirst and the need to drink more."}},{"id":"EFu5Qvvmha","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":["Fatigue"]}},{"id":"Y_d9uzCpw8","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Your\nfriend or family member might tell you they’ve been feeling tired and fatigued\nrecently. Type 2 diabetes and high blood glucose levels can zap energy and\nleave people feeling fatigued."}},{"id":"ijiY9qxZ96","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":["Blurry vision"]}},{"id":"8MSChBtG3a","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"An excess\nof glucose in the blood can affect vision. This can be due to more glucose and\nwater moving into parts of the eye including the lens, changing its shape and\nability to focus. In addition, over the longer term high glucose can cause\ndamage to the tiny blood vessels on the retina at the back of the eye. If your\nloved one or friend has mentioned they’ve been experiencing blurry vision\nrecently, it could be important to get it assessed with the optician and\ndoctor."}},{"id":"CS9LPtOc7L","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":["Itching, redness and\n soreness"]}},{"id":"alW-p0eyGr","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Itching,\nredness and soreness of parts of the body could be caused by a yeast infection.\nYeast feed on glucose, and if there is more glucose around yeast infections are\nmore likely and can be more severe. Type 2 diabetes can increase the likelihood\nand severity of yeast infections on the body. These tend to occur in areas that\nare warmer and moister such as feet (causing athlete’s foot), armpits and other\nskin folds, in the mouth, and the genitals (thrush)."}},{"id":"Jtmb3gO0eI","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":["Slow wound healing"]}},{"id":"0EDLLyite8","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Type 2\ndiabetes can slow down wound healing. It also increases the risk of a wound\nbecoming infected. Have you noticed a wound that is taking its time to heal, or\nwounds that keep getting infected? It could be important to get checked for\ntype 2 diabetes."}},{"id":"p1WWYceEvU","type":"image","data":{"file":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/grohealth/image/upload/v1651667443/i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2.jpg","mime":"image/jpeg","height":836,"width":1254,"size":122.26,"alt":"iStock-1126119193.jpeg","formats":{"large":{"ext":".jpeg","url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/grohealth/image/upload/v1651667448/large_i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2.jpg","hash":"large_i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2","mime":"image/jpeg","name":"large_iStock-1126119193.jpeg","path":null,"size":84.65,"width":1000,"height":667,"provider_metadata":{"public_id":"large_i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2","resource_type":"image"}},"small":{"ext":".jpeg","url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/grohealth/image/upload/v1651667452/small_i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2.jpg","hash":"small_i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2","mime":"image/jpeg","name":"small_iStock-1126119193.jpeg","path":null,"size":27.76,"width":500,"height":333,"provider_metadata":{"public_id":"small_i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2","resource_type":"image"}},"medium":{"ext":".jpeg","url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/grohealth/image/upload/v1651667450/medium_i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2.jpg","hash":"medium_i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2","mime":"image/jpeg","name":"medium_iStock-1126119193.jpeg","path":null,"size":52.96,"width":750,"height":500,"provider_metadata":{"public_id":"medium_i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2","resource_type":"image"}},"thumbnail":{"ext":".jpeg","url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/grohealth/image/upload/v1651667446/thumbnail_i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2.jpg","hash":"thumbnail_i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2","mime":"image/jpeg","name":"thumbnail_iStock-1126119193.jpeg","path":null,"size":8.69,"width":234,"height":156,"provider_metadata":{"public_id":"thumbnail_i_Stock_1126119193_d5d1a667a2","resource_type":"image"}}}},"caption":"","withBorder":false,"stretched":false,"withBackground":false}},{"id":"hBr_31pt5n","type":"header","data":{"text":"Talking to your loved one or friend about type 2\ndiabetes","level":2}},{"id":"kzbCa17zmi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"While\nit’s important not to play doctor, supporting your loved one or friend to seek\nmedical advice if they’re showing several signs of type 2 diabetes might be\nimportant and helpful for them. Of course, this can sometimes be easier said\nthan done, so here are some suggestions for approaching the conversation:"}},{"id":"fnhJdGqYfp","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":["Try not to be controlling – of course its natural to\n feel worried about your loved one but attempting to control their\n behaviour is likely to not go down well. Instead, you could try reminding\n them about how much they mean to you and you just want to make sure that\n they’re well.","Reassure them its ok to feel\n nervous –\n visiting the doctors for a test can feel nerve wracking for many people.\n They might worry about the test itself, speaking to the doctor or about\n receiving bad news. You could offer to accompany them to the appointment,\n if they feel they could use support. Or you could offer to be available\n after the appointment, in case they would like someone to talk to.","Remind them that type 2\n diabetes can be managed – receiving a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes\n might be a worry for some people. To help you could remind them that type\n 2 diabetes no longer needs to be the chronic, worsening, progressive\n disease it was once thought to be. Lifestyle change, including a low\n carbohydrate diet, is now known to be able achieve significant improvement\n in type 2 diabetes. If your loved one feels open to making lifestyle\n changes, consider highlighting that the Low Carb Program can help, and how\n it can help people to achieve remission.","Know your limits – of course, there’s only\n so much you can do, and you can’t force your loved one to make an\n appointment if they don’t want to. Instead, consider backing off the\n conversation and giving gentle reminders at another time when the person\n feels more receptive."]}},{"id":"EAAxvdSNLL","type":"header","data":{"text":"Ready to take the first step to start a healthier\nlife? Then sign up to the Low Carb Program today!","level":2}}],"version":"2.23.2"}

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