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Diabetes – Digital Weight Management Programme

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About this service

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme could help you if you are living with obesity and also have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both. If this is you, you could benefit from this 12-week programme. It’s free and easily available via a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

It will support you to develop healthier eating habits, be more active and lose weight, with lots of structured support on your smartphone, tablet or computer.

You can read more about the programme in this leaflet.

Who can use this service

  • You must be 18 or over.
  • You must have a BMI greater than 30. The BMI threshold will be lowered to 27.5 for people from black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, as we know people from these ethnic backgrounds are at an increased risk of conditions such as Type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI.
  • You must have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both.
  • You must have a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.

How to access this service

To start your journey to a healthier lifestyle, you need to speak to your GP or a local pharmacist who can refer you to the programme and advise how the programme could benefit you.

If you do not have diabetes or high blood pressure, you may still benefit from the NHS Better Health programme.

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Digital weight management programme leaflet

Read this leaflet for information on the digital weight management programme.

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