This NHS programme provides a low-calorie diet treatment for people who are overweight and living with type 2 diabetes.The programme is based on the DiRECT study which showed that this approach could help people lose weight, improve their diabetes control, reduce diabetes-related medication and even achieve remission (whereby blood glucose levels return to normal without the need for medication).
From the 1st February 2024, the T2DR programme is changing to a 1:1 in person (face to face clinics) or digital delivery model. This means the programme will no longer be run as group sessions (except those who have already commenced a group programme).
Please note although this search is titled the Low Calorie Diet Search, this is still the recommended search method to identify people who may be eligible for the T2DR programme.
Referrals to the NHS T2DM path to remission programme are open to all areas in Somerset.
Participants are now offered a choice of either digital support via an app and virtual health coach or the option of in-person 1:1 health coach delivery in a nearby location.
From receipt of referral, participants should be able to start the programme within a month.
**A template referral form is now available as an EMIS Template** Access the template here. (search 'LCD' to find). A guide for uploading this template can be accessed below. The referral form can also be accessed below if you are unable use a template for any reason.
Important note: The medication adjustment form must be completed, even if they are not on any medications or no adjustments are needed.
Information and guidance to help facilitate conversations about T2DR.
The healthy living leaflet may be helpful for those are not eligible as a way of signposting to other services and support.
Information about the Somerset T2DR Programme and the referral process
Chapters:
0:00-10:00 Background, eligibility and benefits
10:00-23:00 The programme in Somerset
23:00-35:40 Medications adjustment guidance
35:40-47:00 Search and referral demo
47:00-50:00 Additional support
Book a drop in session with Debbie Fry, regional representative for the T2DR provider Momenta.
30 minute sessions can be booked with a choice of days and times.
These sessions are useful to have any questions you have answered or if you wish to simply learn more about the programme..
Click the following link to book a session:
NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission (T2DR) | Referral support (office365.com)
We are offering large practices and/or clusters of smaller practices and PCNs the opportunity to offer their potentially eligible patients to a patient information event which could be run either at the practice or in a community venue.
At these events the project lead officer (also a dietitian) and a health coach from the T2DR programme would provide an overview of the programme, including:
The benefits of these events include:
What do we need to do to take part?
“We have had some wonderful feedback for our patients currently on the LCD programme with some excellent weight loss results. I have seen 3 people very recently (just after the 12 wk TDR phase has been completed), 2 of which now have an HbA1c <48 and the other one is much improved at 49. They have all told me how well run the programme is and are grateful for the opportunity to turn things around”
Feedback from Paula Jarman, Practice Nurse at St James Medical Centre, Taunton
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