Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

There are 2 main types of diabetes:

• Type 1 diabetes - where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin
• Type 2 diabetes - where the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body's cells do not react to insulin

Type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1. In the UK, around 90% of all adults with diabetes have type 2.

Prediabetes means that your blood sugars are higher than usual, but not high enough for you to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It also means that you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You are unlikely to be experiencing any symptoms with prediabetes.

Whether you're looking for diabetes information, or just someone to talk to – Diabetes UK can help you.

Their incredible supporters help them to provide a helpline, local support groups, Type 1 events, online Learning Zone, and even insurance - to name just a few.

From knowing your diabetes risk, to learning to live well with diabetes, they have a wide variety of support available to you.