National Diabetes Prevention Programme
A free behaviour change programme that helps those at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes significantly reduce their chances of getting the disease.
• 13 group sessions, each 1.5 hours for up to 20 people
• Sessions 1-4 fortnightly, sessions 5-13 monthly
• Developed by experts and underpinned by a decade of research into community-based diabetes prevention
• Participants receive support to change their lifestyle in a friendly and supportive group environment, facilitated by specialist Health & Wellbeing Coaches, over 9 months, or via a Digital Stream.
Participants Leaflet – Your Face-to-Face Journey
Eligibility
To be eligible for the programme, the person must be:
- Adult 18+
- Have an HbA1c of 42-47 mmol/ml (6.0-6.4%) or an FPG of 5.5-6.9 mmol/l tested in the last 12 months
- Not have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
- Not be pregnant at the time of referral
- Be able to participate in NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
- If Previous Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus – You are eligible with a HbA1c of less than 42 tested within the last 12 months
Session 1
You will meet your health coach and group.
Session 2 – 4
With your Health Coach, you will set realistic goals and learn to build balanced meals, increase your activity levels, tackle negative thought patterns and setbacks. These will be small, incremental changes to a healthier you.
Sessions 5 to 13
You will learn to sustain your new lifestyle.
You will return to your GP to have another blood test and look for an improvement in your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Frequently asked questions
What if I cannot attend my session?
You will need to get in touch with the reed team and let them know. Call 800 092 1191 and they will be able to help. You will be able to join another the same session with another group.
Why does the programme last so long?
It is really important that you get the chance to learn everything the programme can teach you – and incorporate this into your lifestyle. Doing this over a nine month period, gives you the best chance of success and reducing your risk of Type 2 diabetes.
I have limited mobility – do I need to do lots of exercise?
The programme has been designed to be flexible and all exercise recommendations can be adjusted to your ability. You will start off by focusing on a simple step count based on what’s achievable and realistic for you.
Do I have to count calories?
No! We don’t count calories, sins or points. Our programme focuses on keeping you fuller for longer.
What are the nutritional guidelines?
We believe the key to long term weight loss is to lose weight without feeling hungry.
The nutrition recommendations are based on a lower-carbohydrate diet – but you won’t be cutting out carbohydrates completely. We recommend avoiding ultra processed foods and items that have added sugar.
What do I wear to the sessions?
Whatever you feel comfortable in – there is no activity in the sessions.
Will I need to bring anything with me to the sessions?
No – all the course resources are free and provided to you.
Can a carer attend with me?
Yes – absolutely.
