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National programme launched to offer healthy lifestyle support
The NHS is set to introduce a programme which aims to provide healthy-lifestyle support to people in England who are at risk of developing type-2 diabetes.
The scheme will be launched this Spring and is expected to help around 20,000 people each year. Patients will be offered 13 sessions focussed on exercise, education and lifestyle changes.
Data shows there are currently 2.6 million people living with type-2 diabetes in England, with 200,000 new diagnoses every year.
Currently, GPs are being asked to identify the people who could benefit most from the programme, using blood-glucose testing and monitoring for signs of pre-diabetes. The programme will be available in 27 areas initially and will involve support such as supervised gym sessions.
Commenting on the programme Chris Askew, chief executive of Diabetes UK, said: “The programme will provide them with the best possible chance of reducing their risk of developing diabetes and living a long, full and healthier life.”
Duncan Selbie, Public Health England chief executive, added: "Type-2 diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges of our time."
The programme is expected to be rolled across the rest of England by 2020, where there will be 100,000 places available.
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