Here, Callum Metcalfe-O’Shea, advanced nurse practitioner diabetes specialist and co-chair for the Practice Nurse Diabetes Forum for Norfolk, looks at how general practice nurses (GPN) can discuss nutrition with patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to ensure that they feel motivated and engaged in their healthcare journey. This article, the second part in our diabetes digest series, focuses on the initial consultation when patients are still coming to terms with their diagnosis. While individual diet plans are not discussed, a review of carbohydrates and their role in diabetes management, alongside medication considerations, are explored.