Diabetes: Health management

Pre-diabetes: Diabetes Prevention

If you have pre-diabetes the Healthier You: Derby & Derbyshire Diabetes Prevention Programme can help you make lifestyle changes.

Healthier You is aimed at people aged 18 and over who have been identified as being at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The nine-month programme, delivered by ICS Healthcare, covers topics such as healthy diets, appropriate exercise, and weight management, all of which have been proven to reduce the risk of developing the disease.

You can find out more about the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme.

Become part of the programme 

There are a number of ways that you can become part of the Healthier You programme.

GP or nurse referral 

Your GP or nurse may have told you that you are at a high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes following a blood test. You may receive a letter inviting you to join the scheme. If not, ask them to refer you to the Healthier You programme.

Self-referral 

If you are concerned that you are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, then you can ask your GP to carry out a blood test. If the results confirm that you are at high risk then you should be invited to take part in the Healthier You programme.

Find out more about the Healthier You programme

You can also find out how small changes can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing at One You.

NHS Health Check 

You may have discovered at your NHS Health Check that you are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Ask the Health Check professional to refer you onto the Healthier You programme.

The NHS Health Check is your chance to get your free midlife MOT. It’s aimed at adults in England aged 40 to 74 without a pre-existing medical condition. Find out more about the NHS Health Check.

Opportunistic testing 

You may have had your risk assessed at a local event or on the Diabetes UK website. If you are shown to be at high risk then ask your practice nurse to arrange the necessary blood tests. If the tests confirm that you are at a high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes they will then refer you into the Healthier You service.

Diabetes Remission Programme

The NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme

The NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme is a free programme designed to help you reduce your diabetes medications, lose weight, improve your health, and potentially put your type 2 diabetes into remission.

You will be offered low calorie, total diet replacement products (typically soups, shakes and porridges) totalling 800‑900 kilocalories per day, to replace all normal meals for 12 weeks.  You will receive support and monitoring for 12 months, including help to re-introduce food after the initial 12-week period. 

We understand that everyone has their own preferences, and we provide two options for accessing the service to best suit your needs.

This will be either; 

• One-to-one in-person support; or 
• One-to-one digital support

Coaching sessions are delivered by one of our qualified diabetes practitioners, along with online learning and resources, including meal plans and recipes. This support will provide you with the help and advice you need throughout every phase of the programme. Your GP practice will be kept informed of your progress and if any medication changes might be needed.