You’ve got Type 2 Diabetes. Brilliant. Now what?

(Let’s be honest — no one dreams of joining the club.)

Hi, I’m Peter. I’ve had Type 1 Diabetes for 23 years — that’s over two decades of needles, blood sugar tantrums, and carrying snacks like a squirrel in winter. So yeah, I get it.

I also spent 18 years working in the NHS, the last five in mental health. I’ve seen the full spectrum — from blood tests to breakdowns. I’ve worked with diabetic patients in both general and mental health settings, so when I say I see it from both sides, I’m not just ticking boxes. I literally see it from both ends of the ward.

Now, here’s the thing.

Type 2 Diabetes usually shows up in your forties or fifties, like an uninvited guest at a barbecue who plans to stay forever. Unlike us Type 1s — who were diagnosed as kids and didn’t get a say in the matter — you’ve lived most of your life without it. Which means the adjustment? It’s rough. It’s emotional. It’s mental. And no one’s really talking about that bit, are they?

That’s where I come in.

I’m not here to scare you into cutting out carbs forever or shame you into jogging at 6am. I’m here to help you sort your mindset — because that’s where the real game is won (or lost). The motivation, the frustration, the “Why me?” — we deal with all that. Together.

This is Diabetes Mindset Coaching for Type 2s, and it’s different.
No lectures. No guilt. No BS. Just real support from someone who actually gets it.