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ARE YOU AT RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES? CHECK YOUR RISK SCORE AND ACCESS FREE TYPE 2 DIABETES PREVENTION SUPPORT HERE IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, EITHER AS PART OF A LOCAL GROUP OR BY YOURSELF THROUGH OUR SIMPLE-TO-USE ONLINE APP!

KNOW YOUR RISK

Whether it's due to age, genetics or lifestyle, there are tens of thousands of people across Derbyshire who are currently at high risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

Take our quick and simple quiz using the button below to calculate your current risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

Calculate your risk of Type 2 Diabetes

OUR PROGRAMME

We offer two options for taking part in the Healthier You: Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programme.

1. You can join our coach-led group programme alongside others in your local area who are also reducing their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

2. We offer an online app alternative, so you can complete the programme remotely with digital support from your local health coach.

This is a free, 9-month programme designed to significantly reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes and more generally improve your health.

Find out more about the programme

MEET THE TEAM

Lucy Gibson

Nottinghamshire GP Liaison Officer

Lucy is a registered Associate Nutritionist and has worked in Diabetes prevention since 2019. Her role as Compliance and GP Liaison Officer involves overseeing Locality Coaches in both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire alongside liaising with the local Health Communities including Primary Care and local community groups.

HARVIN JOHAL
Coach

Harvin is a qualified Personal Trainer with a vast amount of experience in a exercise & rehabilitational settings. Harvin graduated with Bachelor of Science in Sport & Exercise Science at Leeds Beckett University in 2017. He has dedicated his time to building the local area’s awareness on the importance of physical activity while leading a healthier lifestyle and hopes he can continue to have positive impact on his local area.

RUPERT AIKMAN
Coach

Rupert is a qualified nutritionist, and holds a BSc in Food and Nutrition as well as a MSc in Human Nutrition. He as over ten years experience delivering a variety of healthy eating and weight management initiatives in various communities.

HELENA DREWITT
Coach

Helena is a qualified Nutritionist, and has a degree in Nutrition and a Masters Degree in Sports Nutrition. She is also a Personal Trainer, has a diploma in GP referral and works as a Fitness instructor. Helena has been helping people to improve their health both in and out of the gym for over four years.

Your local Healthier You programme is provided by Living Well Taking Control. The aim of the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme is to help local patients improve their knowledge, ability and confidence whilst offering the support needed to make positive lifestyle choices.