Diabetes prevention: Almost a million people access NHS scheme

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Source: BMJ

Original: http://www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj.r2686.short?rss=1...

Published: 2025-12-30T08:01:18-08:00

Almost one million people in England have signed up to the NHS Healthier You programme to prevent type 2 diabetes since its launch in 2016.Last year, a record 166,360 adults signed up to the programme.The programme lasts for nine months and provides face-to-face or digital support for healthier eating, weight maintenance and physical activity.[1][2] The programme is a nine-month programme that provides face-to-face or digital support for healthier eating, weight maintenance and physical activity.[1][2] A 2022 review from the University of Manchester found that completing the programme reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 37%.[1][2] Participants lost an average of 3.3kg during the programme.[1][2] The programme is designed for people at high risk of type 2 diabetes and helps delay or prevent the onset of the disease.[1][3] It is designed to help delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.