Public Health Wales and Diabetes UK Cymru have launched two new resources to support everyone diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in Wales.

The Point of Diagnosis (POD) packs - one for patients and one for healthcare professionals - are the first nationally consistent resources in Wales designed specifically to support people at the point of diagnosis.

They launch alongside a redesigned NHS Wales diabetes digital resource hub, creating a trusted one‑stop shop for people living with diabetes, their families and the clinicians who support them.

The launch follows the news earlier this year that Wales’ diabetes crisis is growing faster than predicted.

The latest figures show 230,371 people in Wales are now living with diabetes — a rise of 7,685 in a single year.

With a further 328,000 people estimated to be living with prediabetes or undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes, around one in five adults in Wales is now affected.

Type 2 Diabetes is a serious, lifelong condition. Left poorly managed, it can lead to sight loss, kidney disease, nerve damage, amputation and cardiovascular disease. But with the right knowledge and support from the moment of diagnosis, many of these complications are preventable — and for some, remission is possible.

Research and patient engagement by the Tackling Diabetes Together Programme at Public Health Wales showed that the point of diagnosis is a critical moment in shaping how people engage with support and manage their condition over time.

Many people reported feeling uncertain, overwhelmed or ashamed following a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, with 67% experiencing feelings of shame or guilt.

‘Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes’, offers practical next steps, lifestyle advice, emotional wellbeing support and clear signposting to trusted services — using compassionate, stigma-aware language from day one.

The Point of Diagnosis Toolkit for Healthcare professionals provides a practical aid for clinicians giving or first disclosing a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.