The number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is increasing rapidly. Unfortunately, one of the consequences of having type 2 diabetes is that it also puts people at a high risk of having heart problems, kidney failure and problems with their sleep. For example, insomnia is common

The number of people living with two or more chronic conditions (also called multiple long-term conditions) is increasing. Multiple long-term conditions can affect people’s:

• ability to ‘bounce back’ from illness

• independence

In the UK it is estimated that around 1 in every 4 adults are living with obesity. Obesity is a serious health concern that increases the risk of many other health conditions. Obesity is also known to affect…

The CODEC study aims to identify the chronotypes in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes to find out what impact, if any, the chronotype (e.g. ‘night owl’ or ‘lark’) has on the patient’s ability to control their blood sugar levels, among other biological measures.

We will test a diet and physical activity training and support programme for people of African and Caribbean heritage who have type 2 diabetes to help them manage their condition and avoid diabetes complications.

Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) in 16-40 year olds: A Multifactorial Management Intervention to Address Multimorbidity in Early-Onset T2D in Adults