This guideline covers how to identify adults at high risk of type 2 diabetes. It aims to remind practitioners that age is no barrier to being at high risk of, or developing, the condition. It also aims to help them provide those at high risk with an effective and appropriate intensive lifestyle-change programme to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. 

This guideline covers preventing type 2 diabetes in adult populations and communities who are at high risk. It aims to promote a healthy diet and physical activity at community and population level, and recommends how to tailor services for people in ethnic communities and other groups who are particularly at risk of type 2 diabetes.

Evidence-based recommendations on liraglutide (Saxenda) for managing overweight and obesity alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in adults. This guidance covers the management of obesity and non-diabetic hyperglycaemia (pre-diabetes) in a specialist weight management (tier 3) service.

Evidence-based recommendations on semaglutide (Wegovy) for managing overweight and obesity in adults.