National Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programme

Am I eligible?

You are eligible for your local NHS Healthier You service if you meet the following criteria:

18 years or older Not pregnant Have high glucose levels - defined as having a blood test reading in the last 12 months with a HbA1c between 42mmol - 47.9mmol/l or FGP 5.5-6.9 mmol/l or you have a history of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

How to join

If you meet the eligibility criteria above, you can access your local Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme service in the following ways:

1. You can sign up through the Healthier You website. To do this you will need your NHS number, date of blood test and blood test reading.
2. A referral from your GP or nurse (just ask them about the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme)
3. A referral from a Health Check professional

 What can you expect?

Your local Healthier You: NHS Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programme service is free to all those at risk of type 2 diabetes. Once you have signed up to the programme you will select which format to attend the programme:

• Group: Our face-to-face group programme is run at a range of local venues. Meet like-minded people and attend group sessions each fortnight to learn about healthy living, share your experiences and reduce your risk together. 
• Digital: Prefer a digital programme? Get free access to the Second Nature app where you will login each week and speak to your health mentor over the phone. 
• Remote: Delivered though regular zoom or telephone calls. This programme is specifically designed to support:
  • Clients with visual / audio impairments
  • Women with a history of GDM
  • Non-English speakers. Our courses can be delivered in Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali and a range of other languages.

 

Join the Healthier You programme today!

 

The Healthier You team are passionate about people and their health. If you’re worried about your risk of type 2 diabetes and want to talk to them about how to prevent it, then get in touch. You’ll find them very personable, friendly, positive and encouraging.