About us
Our mission
Our mission is to help people living with Type 2 diabetes and those at risk feel informed, supported, and confident to live well. We believe that understanding your condition is the key to feeling in control.
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, we’re here with you offering clarity, encouragement, and practical support to help you take the next step towards feeling better.
Why we created this website
The idea for My Type 2 Diabetes comes from a very personal place. My father was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in his early 50s. I was just 11 when he suffered his first stroke, leaving him with significant disabilities and unable to speak. Watching his struggles — and later losing him to diabetes complications at 64 — left a deep and lasting impression on me.
In the years that followed, several of my siblings were also diagnosed, and 15 years ago my husband developed Type 2 diabetes. Then, more recently, our eldest son — at the age of 37, fit and active — was found to have pre-diabetes. As a nurse, I’ve spent much of my professional life supporting people with diabetes, but seeing the impact of this disease within my own family has given me a completely new perspective. With the arrival of our grandson, and strong family histories on both sides, we felt compelled to create something that helps others live well with diabetes.
Who we are
Our family brings together decades of knowledge, experience, and passion for diabetes care:
- Registered Nurse and diabetes educator with over 30 years’ experience in primary care.
- Retired GP living with Type 2 diabetes, offering dual insight as clinician and patient.
- Food product developer bringing practical nutrition knowledge and real-world eating advice.
Who is this website for?
- People living with Type 2 diabetes who want clear, trusted information.
- Families supporting loved ones.
- People with pre-diabetes or a family history who want to reduce risk.
- Healthcare professionals seeking reliable, patient-friendly resources.
Our Approach
Evidence-based, practical, and written with compassion. We focus on what really matters: understanding how diabetes works, making achievable lifestyle changes, and knowing where to find support.
This website is underpinned by science, but built on experience. We know the challenges and frustrations that come with Type 2 diabetes — because we’ve lived them ourselves. But with the right knowledge and support, it’s possible to live a full, healthy, and happy life
Explore our trusted resources and discover how small changes can make a big difference.
Our mission
Our mission is to help people living with Type 2 diabetes and those at risk feel informed, supported, and confident to live well. We believe that understanding your condition is the key to feeling in control.
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, we’re here with you — offering clarity, encouragement, and practical support to help you take the next step towards feeling better.
We're here for you
Whether you have prediabetes, are newly diagnosed, have lived with type 2 diabetes for years or support someone who does, we’re here to help you take the next step.