COVID-19 notice

This service continues to accept routine referrals. The service is now delivered entirely remotely, through telephone calls and internet resources. NB: in order to fast-track referrals, NHS England have now opened up a self-referral route. Participants with a Diabetes UK risk score of 16+, can self-refer to NDPP (see the risk score calculator). GP referrals are still preferred and due to pressures on phlebotomy services, blood test criteria has been extended to a qualifying reading within the past 24 months.  

Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP) is a face-to-face and tailored behavioural change programme available to people who are found to be pre-diabetic on their blood tests (HbA1c 42-47 mmol/mol).  Due to COVID-19 this is currently being offered over telephone, group video conference, or online through apps and websites.  

The nine-month programme offers patients advice on diet, exercise and healthy lifestyle through a range of support including sessions, motivational interviewing and digital elements including an app with videos. It is delivered over 13 sessions with a minimum of 16 hours of contact time. Most people who are eligible for the programme do not speak English as a first language and, as such, should not be referred through mail-shots. See leaflets in other languages below.

IT Tools are available to support the referral of patients to the programme.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusions

• aged 18 and over
• registered with a north central London STP  GP practice
• not pregnant
• able to take part in light/moderate physical activity
• HbA1c between 42-47 mmol/mol (6.0-6.4%) or Fasting Plasma Glucose between 5.5-6.9 mmols/l within the last 24 months 
• eligible participants are now able to self-refer to the programme online if they have a Diabetes UK risk score of 16+  which can be calculated here, although healthcare professional referrals are still preferred

How to refer

The following clinicians can refer to this service: GPs

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