The NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme for people living with Type 2 diabetes
A FREE new one year programme to support you to:
- Lose weight
- Reduce your diabetes medications
- Feel fitter, healthier and happier
- Potentially put your diabetes into remission.
Am I eligible?
You need to be:
- Registered with a GP practice in Birmingham and Solihull (including West Birmingham)
- Aged 18-65 Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes within the last 6 years
- Above a healthy weight
- Able to commit to a 12-month programme
- Willing to attend virtual group sessions (Zoom)
- Comfortable with just soups and shakes for the first 12 weeks.
You also need to meet various other eligibility criteria, including not: Being an insulin user, being pregnant / planning pregnancy in the next 12 months, or have had / be waiting for bariatric surgery. If you’re eligible and interested ask your GP or nurse for more details.
What next?
The NHS has funded 500 places on the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme across Birmingham and Solihull (including West Birmingham). If you’re interested in finding out more about the programme, you can visit Momenta Newcastle website here
If you decide that this is the right programme for you at this time, you’ll need to be referred by your GP practice. This will include getting advice about medications you might be taking, potential side-effects and ongoing monitoring. Ask your GP or nurse for more details.
Further information is available to download here
