Did you know that some ethnicities are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than others?
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People from Black Caribbean, Black African and South Asian backgrounds are more at risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Find out your risk – it could be the most important thing
you do today: https://t.co/JqHo4bznN6
#Type2DiabetesAwarenessWeek
Anyone can develop Type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk – such as being over 40.
Check your risk using our risk tool: https://t.co/JqHo4bznN6 It could be the most important thing you do today.
Anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk – such as carrying excess weight. You can significantly reduce your risk by making small lifestyle changes with support from our @HealthierYouNhs programme .
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“Prior to joining, my exercise & diet in general was poor, I knew that I just needed something to motivate me. Hearing that I was at risk of developing #Type2diabetes was a shock but having the opportunity to join ‘Healthier You’ sessions was the kick I needed”, said Peter. (2/3)
No blood test is required, and support can be delivered remotely via teams and will consist of 13x 90-minute sessions over a period of nine months.
You can self-refer here: https://t.co/ktCwxz0gxD
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Did You Know? 🤔
50% of women who have previously had gestational diabetes go on to develop type 2 diabetes in the first five years after childbirth.
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Helen tells us of the important changes she made to her diet and the positive results she achieved. Hear in her own words how she took on the challenge and how it paid off with the support our programme: https://t.co/JUoLw9zzSp
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Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. The good news is that you can significantly reduce your risk by making small lifestyle changes with support from @NHSHealthierYou#Type2diabetesawarenessweek@NHSDiabetesProg
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Every 2 minutes,someone is diagnosed with #Type2diabetes. Karen joined our Healthier You service at her local community venue, for help to reduce her chances of developing Type 2 diabetes. Read her story here: https://t.co/Geb8puwj1g Check your risk here: https://t.co/JqHo4bznN6
This week is #Type2DiabetesPreventionWeek!Meet Trevor, one of our participants. Our Health Coaches were able to support him on his journey to reduce his risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. https://t.co/1WMzmtN20p Check your risk here: https://t.co/JqHo4bznN6
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Did you know we offer the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme in Stoke and Staffordshire?It supports people living with #Type2diabetes to achieve weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. This will enable them to better control their blood sugar levels.
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"Since starting the programme I have lost around 18kg In the first 10 weeks my goal is to lose a further 15/20 kg over the remaining term of the programme" - Michael, a current participant.
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Andrew joined our @HealthierYouNhs Diabetes Prevention Programme as he was considered by his GP at a serious risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You can read Andrew's story here: https://t.co/bumIZi575x
Diabetes is estimated to cost the NHS £10 billion a year, with almost one in 20 prescriptions being for diabetes treatment. We are delivering the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme in Stoke & Staffs. More about this important service here 👇
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