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Diabetes prevention

Positive evidence shows behavioural interventions, which support maintaining a healthy weight and being more active can significantly reduce the risks.

Our prevention programme puts people in control of their health by giving them the tools and information they need to make small changes to their lifestyles.
Jennifer Smith NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme Director

What is Healthier You National Diabetes Prevention Programme

Discover new resources including videos, apps, quizzes, and free online and face to face courses.

For you

Preventing type 2

Were you at risk? Have you improved your health and avoided diabetes? We would love for you to join our amazing prevention success group by sharing your story to inspire others. We may share your story via the Know Diabetes email newsletter campaigns and on our website to inspire others.

Share your story

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Resources

Type 2 diabetes online courses

- https://elearning.knowdiabetes.org.uk/courses/my-type-2-diabetes/

Low carb programme

- https://www.lowcarbprogram.com/