Diabetes Type 2 Quiz
Are you at Risk of Type Two Diabetes
How could you find out if you are at risk of, or already have, type 2 diabetes?
You could start by taking our free online symptom checker quiz.
Get a HbA1c test and know for sure
You don’t just get a diabetes test from The Slimming Clinic, but a thorough follow up consultation with a healthcare practitioner.
This is because The Slimming Clinic know that understanding the results and knowing how to support your health is just as important as the results themselves.- 1 x HbA1c Diabetes Finger-prick Blood Test
- 50-Minute Healthcare Practitioner Follow Up Consultation
- Lifestyle Assessment Guidebook
- Tailored recommendations on how to improve your health and well-being
- Test Result Booklet with your results from our independent laboratory
RISKS:
- Being overweight
- Carrying any additional weight around the middle of your body
- Being inactive or having a sedentary lifestyle
- A family history of diabetes – parent or sibling
- Being an active or previous smoker
SYMPTOMS:
- Feeling thirsty all the time
- Feeling tired
- Cuts or wounds taking longer to heal
- Visual disturbances
- Urinating more frequently, especially at night
Diabetes in the UK
Dr Charlotte Norton explains how Diabetes is affecting the health of the UK and the future implications of the condition
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there really a link between obesity and type 2 diabetes?
According to Diabetes UK 85% of people with type 2 diabtese are carrying extra weight or living with obesity
Will losing weight make any difference?
The short answer is yes. There are multiple benefits to losing weight. These include increased energy and a sense of wellbeing, an improvement in either your insulin production or assisting the insulin you inject could work better and there is the chance of type 2 diabetes moving into remission.
How much weight do I need to lose?
Losing just 5% of your body weight can have real health benefits.
How do I know whether a weight loss injection / this treatment is right for me?
This is your choice to make after your 1-to-1 remote appointment with your Slimming Clinic doctor.
At your appointment, your doctor will discuss every treatment we offer and depending on your requirements and suitability, you are able to select the weight loss injection as your weight loss medication of choice.
You will be closely monitored by our weight loss doctors to ensure that your medication is offering you safe and sustainable weight loss and proving effective for you to reach your weight loss goals.
You will also receive regular, 1-to-1 appointments with your Slimming Clinic doctor who will offer you dietary, mindset, movement and lifestyle advice alongside your weight loss medication to ensure you are getting the support and help you need to achieve your weight loss aims.
Meet The Future You
“I lost 3st 12lbs”
My weight was always up and down from a young age till I was about 17/18 when I got to my ideal weight, this lasted until I was 21 and pregnant.
I put on about 6 stone going from a size 10 to a size 18 throughout my first pregnancy and really struggled to get it off.
After about 4 ½ years it was gradually coming off, until I fell pregnant again. After having my 2nd daughter in October 2018, my weight went back up to 15st 7lbs.
During my pregnancy and after, crisps, bread and chocolate continued to be my biggest downfall.
“I used to struggle with hip pain and getting out of breath easily, resulting in me being too embarrassed to go out or even take my eldest daughter to the park or the play area, I didn’t feel as though I could run around or climb through the play area. My confidence and self-esteem were again at an all-time low.”
After seeing lots of pictures of myself and knowing I had a lot of events coming up, from being a Maid of Honour in October, going to Australia for Christmas (and hoping to wear a bikini for the first time) and it being just over a year until I was due to get married, I knew I had to start losing weight as soon as I could.
I’m still currently losing weight and getting very close to my target weight. I have started facing fears by going to the gym. I even shocked myself when I realised that I was running around my daughters school playground playing tag with her and some of her friends, I would have never done that in the past, I’m also finding myself being more confident in the clothes I wear, by wearing clingier clothes and being able to fit into some of my pre-pregnancy clothes from 6 years ago.
“A friend recommended The Slimming Clinic and suggested I book a free consultation. It has been a lifesaver!”
Kirsty
Doctor Led Personal Weight Loss
If you wish to lose weight, our GMC-registered Doctors are here to help. We will build you a unique programme based on our four pillars of support; weight loss medication, diet, movement and mindset.
The treatment we prescribe will include weight loss pills or weight loss injections to support you on your journey. If our clinicians think treatment is suitable, they’ll check your BMI and have your treatment delivered to your door.
