Diabetes: Prevention and Remission Program

Prevention and Reversal of Diabetes

A pilot group coaching program to prevent and reverse diabetes in the NHS.

Who is this program for?

Patients who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin for their treatment.

Why should you do this programme?

The aim of this program is to end diabetes through education, inspiration and belief that diabetes does not need to be a life-limiting health condition.

Ending diabetes or radically improving diabetes outcomes can significantly reduce the impact on people’s lives, the wider economy and the NHS.

This is in contrast to traditional GP management of diabetes which is to control diabetes within blood sugar readings rather than a full remission or reversal of diabetes.

What outcomes can you expect?

Expected health outcomes include:

– Reduction in Hba1c (blood sugar)

– Reduced cholesterol, BP & weight

– Reduced medication

– Improved well-being

– Shared experience and connection

Long term outcomes:

– More days living in health

– Reduced cost to NHS

– Reduced carbon footprint

What does the program cover?

There are multiple causes in the development of diabetes. Combining changes across these different causes can often lead to radical improvements.

The program is fully evidenced-based using the latest knowledge in improving diabetes outcomes.

Program contents include:

– Nutrition & exercise

– Psychological well-being

– Behaviour change

– Understanding medication

– Sleep & Stress

– Associated factors including family and trauma

FAQs

Can I join the program?

The pilot program is currently available to patients registered at Primrose Hill Surgery.

When does the program start?

The program starts on 13^th October 2022. If you haven’t received any information and you think you should be on the program then please contact the surgery directly to enquire if you can enrol at primrosehillsurgery@nhs.net.

How do I sign up?

If you haven’t received a message then please contact the surgery directly to enquire about joining the program.

How will you communicate with patients enrolled on the program?

We will communicate via email and/or text. We have limited staff resource to communicate to all patients, but we are doing our best to keep people informed about the project

Do I have to attend all the sessions?

You do not need to attend all the sessions. We highly recommend full attendance, but we understand individual circumstances may not allow for this. We will aim make information available for any sessions you miss

Who is delivering the program?

Dr Kiran Sodha is delivering the program: he has interests in diabetes, obesity and chronic disease and has postgraduate training in lifestyle medicine – i.e. treating disease through nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management which are often hallmarks of chronic disease. Where possible, additional trained professionals may be able to support (e.g. nutrition professionals).

What are the dates for the programme?

We are still finalising all the dates. In total we expect 12 weeks and there will be a Christmas break. The course is set to complete in February or March 2022.