The Anonymous Widower

NHS Prevention Programme Reduces Type 2 Diabetes By A Fifth

The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on The Times.

This is the sub-heading.

Participants are given free Fitbits or smart watches to help them lose weight

These two paragraphs outline the program.

An NHS scheme that sends obese patients to slimming classes and gives them free Fitbits has cut diabetes rates by one fifth.

The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, also known as Healthier You, offers health advice alongside free cookery and exercise sessions online or in person. Participants are given NHS-funded Fitbits or smart watches to monitor their activity to help them lose weight.

Note.

1. Manchester University have analysed the project.
2. Those on the scheme lost five pounds on average.
3. The Healthier You programme is available in all parts of England.

It sounds like the programme has been a success.

I’d like to hear of peoples’ stories about this programme.

March 1, 2023 Posted by AnonW | Health | Diabetes, Fitbit, Manchester University, NHS, NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, Obesity, Research | 1 Comment