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There are two main types of diabetes: type1 and type 2. Both are life-long conditions that mean your body doesn’t control your blood-glucose levels in the way it should.
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases with an increasing BMI. By making better food choices you can help to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes in later life.
Doing exercise can help you to maintain your weight at the right level. Staying within your recommended BMI can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes developing.
Find out how healthy your diet really is.
Take our free online diabetes health check.
Calculate your body mass index (BMI) to see if you are a healthy weight for your height.
Calculate how many calories you burn while exercising.
We could help you detect any health problems early, and take positive steps to put them right. Bupa health assessments.
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See a private GP in confidence to discuss any concerns you may have about your health or your family's health or call 0845 600 3458 quoting ref. HFS GP.
Nutrition and dietetics
Bupa's private Cromwell Hospital has a team of registered dieticians that can offer tailored dietary advice based on specific medical conditions. For more info call the Nutrition and Dietetics Department on 020 7460 5566.
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Bupa's private Cromwell Hospital has a team of registered dieticians that can offer tailored dietary advice based on specific medical conditions.
BMI is a measurement used to work out if you are a healthy weight for your height.
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