Prevent diabetes

Positive evidence shows behavioural interventions, which support maintaining a healthy weight and being more active can significantly reduce the risks.

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Check my risk

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Risk levels

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National type 2 diabetes prevention programme

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Our prevention programme puts people in control of their health by giving them the tools and information they need to make small changes to their lifestyles.

Jennifer Smith, NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme Director
  • Mabel's story - English
  • Adrish's story - English
  • Harry's story - English

Preventing type 2

Were you at risk? Have you improved your health and avoided type 2 diabetes? We would love for you to join our amazing prevention success group by sharing your story to inspire others. We may share your story via the Preventing Diabetes email newsletter campaigns and on our website to inspire others.

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Resources

Introduction to Type 2 Prevention eLearning course

- https://elearning.preventingdiabetes.org.uk/courses/introduction-to-diabetes-prevention/

Introduction to Type 2 Prevention eLearning course

Low carb programme

- https://www.lowcarbprogram.com/

Low carb programme

Carbohydrates have the biggest impact on blood glucose levels

Find out about low carb eating here!

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