Overview
- An independent review by Manchester University found that people who complete the programme reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 37% and lose an average of 3.3kg.
- Launched in 2016, the clinically proven intervention runs for nine months with personalised support delivered in group sessions or digitally via apps with health coaches and peer communities.
- The NHS is urging at‑risk adults to assess their risk using Diabetes UK’s free Know Your Risk tool, which has been used more than 3.3 million times and can support referral.
- Type 2 accounts for about nine in ten diabetes cases in England, with estimates suggesting around 5.5 million people could be living with the condition by 2030 and annual NHS costs near £10.7 billion.
- The scheme operates across all integrated care systems through five providers, and NHS leaders and ministers welcomed the participation milestone as they commit to expanded prevention efforts.