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prepared to change their lifestyle.
Goals agreed include things like
healthy eating, increased physical
activity, and reduced sedentary
behaviours. Just to emphasise again,
it's supported all the way through.
The programme can be
undertaken on a one-to-one basis,
in person or digitally, and with or
without additional peer support.
Your way
GPs can prescribe the diet. For 12
weeks (three months) it is free on
the NHS for anyone between the
ages of 18 to 65 with a diagnosis
of T2D in the last six years (but no
longer). Essentially, the thinking here
is 'the sooner the better' with the
greatest chance of moving T2D into
remission. You also have to have a
body mass index (BMI) >27 for whites
ethnic groups and >25 if the person is
black, Asian (and some other ethnic
groups) and have to be non-insulin
dependent (other medications
are OK).
The programme includes soups
and shakes from authorised brands of
nutritious food supplements, such as
Optifast from Nestle.
Just as important, in terms of
impact and success, is support all the
way through a person's journey on
the programme. This is to help with
expectations, attitudes, intentions
and goals. Other than dieting and
weight loss, it also educates about
the importance of lifestyle changes
and the need to seek support for
undertaking those changes.
A person's outcomes are
reviewed, further goals set and
potentially additional physical
activity. It's important that goals set
are agreed and realistic. Support
comes in the form of live chats, text
groups, regular appointments, and
medications may need reviewing.
One advocate of the programme
Craig Duncan says, "It's best to see
the shakes as medicine."
Outcomes that have been seen
by people who have completed the
programme include benefits such as
build strength and fitness as a foundation
to move onto other things. It works the
arms, legs and core areas throughout
the session, which can be helpful when
training a lot, because no one area is
necessarily over-worked or strained."
The home workout videos have been
accepted by many in the community.
She adds, "I'm sharing what training
sessions work for me. Please remember
that you know your own fitness, health
and diabetes best. Seek medical advice
if you are concerned about undertaking
physical activity."
nson-Grey of Life Sport Diabetes.
www. lifesportdiabetes.co.uk
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