"Type 2 diabetes and weight loss support"

I have struggled with my weight for 15 years following the loss of my 3 month old baby daughter in 2009. I put on around 35 kgs over the years that followed, including a twin pregnancy. I rejoined slimming group around 6 times and tried every diet fad under the sun, losing a few kilos here and there before putting them back on. I ended up with high blood pressure, T2 diabetes and cholesterol.

In January I had a meeting with my GP at Langley Corner Surgery in West Sussex and my GP and diabetic nurse Sharon have been absolute life savers. I was prescribed Tirzepatide in February 2025 (as both my diabetic medicines were not controlling my blood sugar) and have lost 20 kilos over the last 5 months. My sugars are finally normal and I’m slowly reducing my various medications. They have been so supportive and I finally feel like so have the tool I need to help me eat healthily, under my calorie deficit and stick to it long term. I gave a long way to go but I am just so grateful to my surgery and the NHS.