NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission (T2DR) programme
* Formerly known as the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme
Before you make any changes to your diet please speak to your healthcare team particularly if you are taking medication for your diabetes.
What is the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission (T2DR) Programme?
A FREE programme to support you to:
- Lose weight - approx. 2 stone / 14kg on average in 3 months
- Stop or reduce your diabetes medications on Day 1 of the programme
- Feel fitter, healthier and happier
- Potentially put your diabetes into remission.
Am I eligible?
You need to be:
- Registered with a Greater Manchester GP
- Aged 18-65
- Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes within the last 6 years
- Above a healthy weight with a BMI of 27 or higher from white ethnic backgrounds or 25 or higher if you are from a Black, Asian or another ethnic background
How is the programme delivered?
The programme has three-phases over 12 months:
- You’ll follow a low-calorie diet for 12 weeks – your choice of soups, shakes, and bars totalling 800-900 calories per day – all at no cost to you
- You’ll gradually replace these products with healthy, tasty meals over six weeks
- You’ll receive ongoing support for the last 8 months to help you maintain your weight loss.
Our trained Coaches will support you to lose weight and keep it off. You can choose to meet your coach either one-to-one in person or through an app-based digital support.
What next?
If you think you might be eligible for the programme, please discuss this with your GP practice at your next planned diabetes review.
You can find out more here: https://momentanewcastle.com/t2dr-gm
Before you make any changes to your diet, please speak to your healthcare team particularly if you are taking medication for your diabetes.
