Diabetes programmes and resources

Follow-up programmes and information sources for Diabetes

If you are interested in finding out more about your risk of type 2 diabetes, or managing a diagnosed condition, the following resources might be helpful.

Diabetes Risk Score

Finding out your risk of type 2 diabetes only takes a few minutes. It could be the most important thing you do today....

https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start

NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP)

The Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, also known as the Healthier You programme, identifies people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes and refers them onto a nine-month, lifestyle change programme. It is a joint service from NHS England and Diabetes UK.

People on the face-to-face group service receive support to manage their weight, eat more healthily and be more physically active – which together have been proven to reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/diabetes/diabetes-prevention/

NHS Health Checks

You can have an NHS Health Check if you're aged 40 to 74 and you have not had a stroke, or do not already have a pre-existing health condition. If this applies to you, you can expect to receive a letter from a GP surgery or local authority inviting you for an NHS Health Check every 5 years.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-health-check

GP Blood Tests

Remind your GP that you will need a blood test to check your blood glucose level at least once a year.

Morelife Weight Management Programmes

Morelife provides weight management programmes for adults, designed to create long-lasting shifts in behaviour and give clients the tools and support they need to achieve their health goals.

https://www.more-life.co.uk/in-your-area/camden-islington/

Age UK Islington Get Togethers

Age UK Islington runs regular free and affordable social groups and gentle exercise classes online and in a range of community venues across Islington.  Call the Age UK Islington helpline on 020 7281 6018 if you’d like help to find the right group for you.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/islington/activities-and-events/get-togethers/

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