Diabetes Prevention & Treatment

With a high number of diabetic patients, we aim to improve diabetic patients lives through frequent check ups and offering healthier living to ensure patients live healthier lives to prevent further complications.

Whilst type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, type 2 diabetes is largely preventable through lifestyle changes. Around nine out of 10 people with diabetes have type 2 and there are currently two million people in England at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which is a leading cause of preventable sight loss in people of working age and is a major contributor to kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke.

Know your risk of type 2 diabetes
‍You can get help to make positive changes to your diet, weight and physical activity to significantly reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Find out if you’re at risk of developing type 2 diabetes by doing any of the following:

• Answering a few simple questions on the ‘Know Your Risk’ tool at riskscore.diabetes.org.uk
• Taking up the offer of a free NHS Health Check to assess your risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other conditions such as high blood pressure (available for those aged 40-74)
• Asking your GP Practice to check if you are at risk.

If you are at risk, you may be eligible for referral to the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme by your GP Practice.

Below you can find some resources to help: