My parkrun story came very close to never happening; as I set out on my life with diabetes I realised that need to improve my fitness and change my sedentary lifestyle, but anxiety about my weight and appearance held me back.
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My parkrun story came very close to never happening; as I set out on my life with diabetes I realised that need to improve my fitness and change my sedentary lifestyle, but anxiety about my weight and appearance held me back.
When we think about the experience of someone with T2D, it is important to remember that the time we spend with healthcare professionals represents just a fraction of the total experience. For the rest of the time, we are very much on our own, so equipping us with the knowledge, skills and motivation to manage our conditions is always key to successful outcomes.
I'm half way through my 1 Million Step challenge to support Diabetes UK.
Here are my top three practical tips for living well with Type 2 Diabetes.