This cost indicated to rise to £17 billion in the next 25 years. Evidence shows that people with diabetes are more at risk of developing further complications and long-term conditions. In fact the NHS states that if you have diabetes you are up to five times more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke.
Most people would be shocked to know that around 22,000 people with diabetes die early every year. There are currently 5 million people in England at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. If current trends persist, one in three people will be obese by 2034 and one in ten will develop Type 2 diabetes. However, evidence exists which shows that many cases of Type 2 diabetes are preventable.
There is also strong international evidence which demonstrates how behavioural interventions, which support people to maintain a healthy weight and be more active, can significantly reduce the risk of developing the condition.
We have a range of interventions we can offer which can identity those at risk and provide the right behaviour change programmes as well as asset based community development programmes which ensure sustainability.
The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP) will identify those at high risk and refer them onto an evidence-based behaviour change programme to help reduce their risk.
The NHS DPP is a joint commitment from NHS England, Public Health England and Diabetes UK.
