Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Eight or 9 out of 10 people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes can be managed with healthy eating and regular physical activity. Over time, glucose-lowering medications may also be needed to help keep blood glucose levels in the target range.

Read more in our fact sheet. or watch our video about understanding type 2 diabetes.

An informational fact sheet from NDSS titled 'Understanding type 2 diabetes'. The text describes type 2 diabetes as the most common form of diabetes, noting it affects about 8 or 9 out of 10 people with diabetes. It covers what it is, how it can be managed, and the risk factors involved. It features a large header image at the top showing two women smiling and interacting in a kitchen setting, accompanied by structured text columns, red headings, and a bulleted list highlighting risk factors.

Understanding type 2 diabetes fact sheet

Type 2 diabetes can be managed with healthy eating and regular physical activity. Over time, glucose-lowering medications may also be needed to help keep blood glucose levels in the target range.

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