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Diabetes
NHS initiative helps thousands more tackle their diabetes risk
A record 166,360 more adults in England began receiving support last year from a world-leading NHS public health initiative, which helps people lose weight and make lifestyles changes to stop or delay them developing Type 2 diabetes, according to new data. The analysis also shows that more than 900,000 adults at high risk of developing […]
NHS publishes landmark survey into diabetes
Today, NHS England has published the results from the new National Diabetes Experience Survey. Dr Clare Hambling, National Clinical Director of Diabetes and Obesity at NHS England said: “The NHS is committed to offering effective support, treatment and care to people living with diabetes, and this survey shows our range of innovative services is helping thousands […]
Digital eye screening for people with diabetes could save hundreds of thousands of hospital appointments
The NHS is providing advanced eye scans closer to home for tens of thousands of people with diabetes which could save up to 120,000 hospital appointments a year and help prevent life-changing sight loss. People with diabetes can develop a condition known as diabetic retinopathy, which is caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the […]
Thousands more people with type 1 diabetes to get artificial pancreas in NHS roll out
Tens of thousands of children and eligible adults living with type 1 diabetes across England are set to receive an ‘artificial pancreas’ thanks to cost-effective deals secured by the NHS with suppliers of the technology. These groundbreaking devices continually monitor the individual’s glucose levels and then automatically adjust the amount of insulin given to them […]
Third of NHS “soups and shakes” participants in remission from type 2 diabetes in a year
A major study has found that the radical NHS “soups and shakes” programme works at scale and is helping hundreds of people put their type 2 diabetes into remission across England. The study showed that of those who completed the programme and were measured twice, 1 in 3 (32%) had put their type 2 diabetes […]
NHS expands ‘soup and shake’ diets to thousands more patients with type 2 diabetes across England
Over 10,000 more people living with type 2 diabetes and excess weight or obesity in England are to be offered NHS soup and shake diets this year to help them lose weight and significantly improve their health. Under a new expansion plan, the radical NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme is being rolled […]
NHS online weight loss programme highlighted as a success in new study
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is helping patients referred to the service to lose over 8 pounds, new research shows today. A new peer reviewed paper, published today in The Obesity Journal, shows that 63,937 people were referred to the scheme in its first year with 50% taking up the offer and enrolling onto the […]
NHS rolls out artificial pancreas in world first move
Tens of thousands of children and adults living with type 1 diabetes across England are set to receive an ‘artificial pancreas’ in a world-first initiative being rolled out by the NHS. The groundbreaking device continually monitors a person’s blood glucose, then automatically adjusts the amount of insulin given to them through a pump. Local NHS […]
NHS rolls out world-first programme to transform diabetes care for under 40s
Tens of thousands of people in England living with early onset type 2 diabetes will benefit from more intensive and targeted care, thanks to a world-first initiative being rolled out by the NHS. Around 140,000 people aged 18 to 39 years old will receive additional tailored health checks from healthcare staff, and support with diabetes […]
NHS to expand soups and shakes for people with type 2 diabetes
Thousands more people with type 2 diabetes across England will benefit from NHS soup and shake diets, as new data shows its effectiveness at helping people lose weight. The radical programme, first piloted by the NHS in 2020 as part of its Long Term Plan, will expand so that it can provide access to patients […]