NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme

Our free, NHS approved programme could help you reverse type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes prevention
Diabetes remission
Diabetes management

Where is the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme available?   

The programme is delivered throughout England, we provide the programme in the following areas: 

  • Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes     
  • Derbyshire     
  • Gloucestershire     
  • Kent & Medway     
  • Northamptonshire     
  • West Yorkshire    
  • Black Country  
  • Lincolnshire  
  • Hampshire and Isle of White   
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How to join the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme   

If the programme is being offered to residents in your area, talk to your healthcare professional to sign up for the programme.   

Please note you will need to meet various other eligibility criteria, be willing to commit to the 12-month programme and you need a referral from your GP to be referred to the service.  

Not registered with a GP?

Use the ‘Find a GP’ service on the NHS website to find your closest GP surgery.    

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What is the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme?

Formerly known as the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme and commonly referred to as the ‘NHS Soups and Shakes’ diet, this innovative service offers a new avenue for individuals with type 2 diabetes.   

The programme integrates specialised nutrition, psychology, and physical activity interventions to facilitate rapid weight loss, foster lasting behavioural changes, and promote type 2 diabetes remission, reversing your diabetes.   

Your journey through the programme is guided by dedicated health and wellbeing diabetes practitioners, providing consistent support through regular contact and access to online learning and supplementary resources.   

The programme enables you to benefit from the collective expertise of GPs, practice nurses, diabetes practitioners, dietitians, clinical psychologists, and exercise specialists. This ensures you receive comprehensive support every step of the way.   

What is Type 2 Diabetes remission?

Type 2 diabetes remission signifies a state where your blood sugar levels fall below the diabetic range without the need for diabetic medication.

Is remission the same as reversing type 2 diabetes?

While some may refer to this as “reversing” Type 2 diabetes, we prefer the term “remission” because the condition can possibly return.   

Research from studies such as the Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT) and the Doctor Referral of Overweight People to Low Energy Total Diet Replacement Treatment (DROPLET) indicates that remission is most feasible shortly after diagnosis and is closely associated with weight loss.   

It’s important to note that remission isn’t guaranteed for everyone, as current research indicates.   

Nevertheless, there are numerous other benefits to shedding excess weight. By following the programme, you can anticipate losing approximately 10% or more of your initial weight.   

Am I eligible for the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme?   

To be eligible for the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme, you must:       

  • Be registered with a GP practice in one of the locations where the programme is available   
  • Be aged 18–65 years     
  • Have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in the last six years     
  • Have a BMI over 27 kg/m2 (or over 25 kg/m2 if you are of Black, Asian or minority ethnic origin) {Check your BMI}     
  • Meet the eligibility criteria and be willing to commit to the 12-month programme    

  

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Taking those initial steps to change your lifestyle can be challenging, but we are here to help you through every step of the way. Here’s what some of our service users have to say about us. 

A few words from one of our diabetes practitioners…  

A few words from one of our diabetes practitioners…   

“As a diabetes practitioner I believe the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme provides hope for those diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.   

The Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission programme has benefited my Service Users by placing them on the path to remission, which will allow them to take charge of their health, improve their quality of life and reduce the risk of developing health complications from Type-2 Diabetes.”   

Amy Carman | Senior Engagement Lead & Diabetes Practitioner