When first diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, many people naturally wonder how it will affect their lives and are concerned about the potential long-term complications. Understanding diabetes and the impact of activities such as eating, exercise, sick days and everyday life on your glucose levels is an important part of glucose management.

By understanding the body's needs and learning how to keep blood glucose within recommended levels, it is possible to manage diabetes effectively. Through understanding how to control blood glucose levels, activities such as eating out, sleeping in on weekends, playing sports and travelling abroad for trips or holidays can still be enjoyed to the full.