If you’re overweight, losing weight has many health benefits. It can help reduce your risk of developing health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Making small, simple changes to what and how much you are eating and drinking can really help you lose the pounds.The resources on this page can help you take control and support your weight loss journey. 

At risk of Type 2 Diabetes?  

If you are pre-diabetic, or have a history of gestastional diabetes, the Healthier You National Diabetes Programme might be for you. You can sign up without a referral from a GP. To find out more, see the Healthier You section below. 

Do you know your risk of type 2 diabetes? Use the Know Your Risk tool to find out! You will need a measuring tape for your waist size. 

If you score 16 or higher, you may be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Contact your GP practice about having a blood test and to check if you can join the Healthier You National Diabetes Prevention Programme.  

Know Your Risk tool: Diabetes UK – Know Your Risk of Type 2 diabetes 

The Worcestershire Community Services directory has details of local community groups.

Use the helpful search tool to find a group or service near you. SearchForHelp (worcestershire.gov.uk)

Talk Community Directory is a website for all people in Herefordshire. You’ll find helpful information, advice, local groups and activities.  

Visit the Keeping Well, Staying Healthy section for information on health eating, stopping smoking, mental health and more. 

In the Weight Management section, you’ll find local details of community-based support and healthy lifestyles information - Weight management - Talk Community Directory 

The NHS Weight loss plan is a 12 week, step by step guide designed to help people lose weight for good.

You'll find useful hints and tips on key topics such as:

  • dieting safely
  • portion control,
  • planning your meals
  • keeping active.

You can access the NHS Weight loss plan as a downloadable PDF Lose weight - Better Health - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Or

you can download the app here:

Get the NHS Weight Loss Plan app on Google Play  NHS Weight Loss Plan - Apps on Google Play

 NHS Weight Loss Plan on the App Store (apple.com)

Weight Management Videos
Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme

 

The Healthier You NHS National Diabetes Prevention Programme is a free 9-month programme for people with either:  

  1. Pre-diabetes

  2. A history of gestational diabetes.  

It can help you to make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Health coaches will help you to create a personal plan and give regular support throughout your journey. 

Choose to from two routes in the programme

Group sessions: Join a small group of people also at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You are welcome to take someone with you for extra support. There are 13 sessions spread over nine months, hosted by your Health Coach.  

Digital: Get support from a health coach over 9 months through your smartphone. Using the Liva app, you can track your personal health goals, get advice, connect with others on the programme. 

Prediabetes means that your blood sugars are higher than usual, but not high enough for you to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It also means that you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

To find out more about pre-diabetes watch the 'What is Diabetes' video: https://videos.herefordshireandworcestershire.icb.nhs.uk/diabetes?videoId=1507 

Healthier You

Completing the Healthier You (NDPP) can help you reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. 

To register, you will need a blood test result from within the last 12 months showing you are pre-diabetic.

If you have had a blood test within the last 12 months, you can check your results letter or contact your GP practice to ask for the results. 

Register online or scan the QR code with a smart phone.   

 

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is when you have high blood sugars (glucose) during pregnancy that returns to normal once pregnancy ends. Up to half of women diagnosed with GDM go on to develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years.  

Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and join the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme today! It’s quick and easy to register online. You can also speak to your midwife or GP practice to help you.  

You can join if: 

  • You had GDM during your pregnancy.  

  • You are pregnant and have GDM (you will start the programme once your pregnancy ends).  

Register online or scan the QR code with a smartphone. 

What is gestational diabetes video: https://videos.herefordshireandworcestershire.icb.nhs.uk/diabetes?videoId=4481