Xyla has been delivering the Healthier You: Diabetes Prevention Programme for the NHS since 2016. In total, around 850,000 people have been referred, or have referred themselves, to the programme.
The programme is hugely important both for individuals and for the NHS. Diabetes accounts for about 10% of the NHS annual budget and this percentage is set to increase dramatically unless action is taken.
A world-leading programme
The UK was one of the first countries to introduce an initiative to promote health such as the Diabetes Prevention Programme. It has been remarkably successful. For those who have completed Xyla’s programme:
A staggering 350,000 kg has been lost in total.
That’s about the same as a herd of about 50 African adult elephants or two blue whales.
Delivered in a way to suit you
There are three different ways of taking part in the programme, and you should find one that works for you:
- face-to-face in groups of about 20 people in a venue close to your home
- digitally via an app with monthly meetings on-line with your coach
- remote groups held via Teams in certain languages (eg Hindi, Punjabi, Gujurati), for those with hearing impairments and for those with a history of gestational diabetes (because we know that time is tight for those with young children but being with other young mothers can provide an extra element of support)
Don’t take our word for it
This is what some of those who have been on the programme say:
- “The sessions themselves were incredibly informative, and our instructor was absolutely fantastic” Katy
- “I got a huge amount out of it, it changed my life” Adrian
- “My favourite part of the programme has been being able to be more active” Catherine
- “Participating in the programme has been hugely successful for me” Eddie
- “The programme offers long-term benefits that you’ll truly appreciate down the road” Katy
- “The course content was very informative and easy to follow” Ken
- “I lost 17lbs and haven’t put on any weight since” David
- “The benefits are life changing. Being part of a like-minded group was really encouraging” Dianne
- “This knowledge has truly left a lasting impact on me” Marilyn
What we’re up to in Diabetes Prevention Week
Stay tuned! We’re excited to share our plans for Diabetes Prevention Week. Check back for more updates on what we’re up to.
200th Referral Celebration
The team from Angel Hill Surgery, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, celebrating their 200th referral to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme since April 2024.
750 Referrals!
The team at Deben Health Group PCN celebrating their 750th referral to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme since last April
Gestational Diabetes Promotion
Luton and Dunstable Hospital – Gestational Diabetes Promotion supported by Health Watch Luton and Total Wellbeing Luton
Collaborative Health Initiatives at Bedford Hospital
Bedford Hospital with Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire and Better Gyms and Leisure Centres.
Key learnings on the from the course
Health and Wellbeing coach, Keralyn Moss, and Engagement Lead, Peter Gray, from Suffolk and North East Essex holding up some of the key things service users on the Diabetes Prevention Programme have learnt from the course.
Loughborough patient information session
Engagement Lead Eleni Robinson from the Diabetes Prevention Programme at a patient information session in Loughborough with clinicians from Carillon Primary Care Network and a volunteer from the Communities Food and Wellbeing Hub.
Join the programme
If you are pre-diabetic and want to find out more about the Healthier You: Diabetes Prevention Programme you can sign up to one of our free, live patient information sessions. We will take you through the programme and explain the benefits and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions.
Those who had gestational diabetes (diabetes in pregnancy) have a 50% chance of developing type 2 diabetes within five years. If you have a history of gestational diabetes you can refer yourself to the Healthier You: Diabetes Prevention Programme. You don’t need a blood test and you can either call us on 0333 577 3010 (please tell us that you have a history of gestational diabetes), or join on-line here:
If you are pre-diabetic and have a blood glucose result taken within the last twelve months you can refer yourself by calling us on 0333 577 3010, or joining on-line here:
Clinicians can book a place on one of our Lunch and Learn sessions about the programme here:
Xyla runs the Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme across large parts of the UK while other areas are supported by other operators. More details about geographical coverage are available here: Our Locations | Diabetes Prevention Programme