First 10 sites of the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme ready to make referrals

NHS England has announced the 10 areas that will benefit from the first national NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme will initially roll out to 27 areas this year, covering 26 million people which is around half of the population. Patients who are referred will receive personalised help to reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes, including education on healthy eating and lifestyle, help to lose weight and bespoke physical exercise programmes, all of which together have been proven to reduce the risk of developing the disease.