NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

[Nothungrycat]

I've just been referred to this, and I wondered if anyone else had gone through it and whether it had helped? I've had my blood sugar levels monitored for years, as I've got hypertension and am overweight, and last February they had gone up to a level categorised as pre-diabetic. Why it's taken 10 months for my local surgery to refer me to this programme, I don't know, but I've just signed up and will be starting in the New Year, with a one-to-one session next week. I feel rather nervous about what to expect!

My mum did this. All they really do is teach you about foods and sugar levels.

This link to an Essex GP surgery resources for pre and type 2 diabetes might be of use.
https://lowcarbfreshwell.com
It’s been a long while since I did group education sessions, but there was always quite a massive waiting list, so that may be why it’s been a while until you heard something.

DH is under one at our GP practice, basically he just gets a visit to discuss blood results once a year face to face. He reversed pre diabetes a few years ago now, but they continue to screen him. Same with my Asthma nurse in the Asthma clinic, she sees me once a year. I think they get extra funds for having these clinic set ups. It seems to be the actual Nurse that decides who gets put in these lists.

This course seems to involve 14 in-person group sessions over 9 months, so quite a big commitment from both them (and me!) I also reversed pre-diabetes about 8 years ago, through a really tough diet, but a lot of the weight has sadly crept back on. I'm hoping that the course gives me some better habits and motivation.