The risk of type 2 diabetes can be reduced significantly by reducing weight, increasing physical activity and improving your diet. Your local Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme service can support you in taking action in all of these areas. Making changes now can lower your risk or even stop you developing type 2 diabetes.
If you’re over 40 and white, or over 25 and African-Caribbean, Black-African, Chinese or South Asian
Family history of diabetes
You're overweight
High blood pressure
History of a heart attack or stroke
History of schizophrenia, bipolar illness or depression, or if you are receiving treatment with anti-psychotic medication
You've had polycystic ovaries, gestational diabetes, or a baby weighing over 10 pounds
Check your risk of developing type 2 diabetes today through the Diabetes UK online tool. If you are at risk then you should contact your GP to arrange a blood test. Depending on the results of your blood test you will be able to access your local Healthier You programme. Find out more about the programme and how to sign up through the Healthier You website.
Prevent type 2 diabetes in a way that suits you. Whether you speak a different language, prefer group support or want access to a digital programme – there’s an option for you:
Face-to-face programmes are held in a range of locations across Somerset. A list of the Somerset venues can be found in the Healthier You website.