An estimated 463 million adults worldwide are living with diabetes, thanks to our sedentary lifestyles and increasingly unhealthy eating habits. Yes genetics play a part, but the risk greatly increases with lifestyle choices.

It's no surprise then that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is only set to increase dramatically in the years to come, to approximately 578 million (adults) by 2030. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for approximately 90-95per cent of all cases of diabetes in adults. 

Such high stats also mean that most of us are living with or know at least one family member who is suffering from type 2 diabetes.

Whether they are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for years, people suffering from diabetes need support, and most importantly, understanding from family members in helping them manage this chronic disease. 

My mum is one of those people. Here are some things I've learnt about supporting her in her Type 2 diabetes:

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