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Type 2 Diabetes Structured Education

Aimed at patients recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, our courses are tailored to improve self-management of the disease, lower HbA1c, and achieve sustainable behaviour change. By supporting patients in setting their own goals and personal action plans, we aim to maximise patient benefit and understanding.

Track

Monitor changes in HbA1C, aiding in self management

Support

Unlimited support from a dietitian or nutritionist

Learn

QISMET approved nutrition, exercise, sleep & mental wellbeing education

How it works

1

Referral

Clinical and administrative teams refer patients to Second Nature with a simple form

2

Sign up

Patients are sent a sign up link via email and text, with 75% signing up within 24 hours

3

Clinical Support

12 weeks of support from a health coach and peers to improve self management

4

Lifetime Access

Patients retain access to all programme content for as long as they need it

Weight-loss results

⬇️ Average total weight loss of 7.8kg over 12 months

Kar, P., Goward, C., Whitman, M., Davies, M., Willner, T. and Shaw, K. (2020), Engagement and effectiveness of digitally enabled behavioural change support for people living with type 2 diabetes. Pract Diab, 37: 167-172a. https://doi.org/10.1002/pdi.2295

Inclusion Criteria ✅

  • Aged 18+
  • Living with type 2 diabetes
  • BMI 30+ (27 + for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic).


Exclusion Criteria ❌

  • Not pregnant or planning pregnancy
  • BMI less than 18.9
  • Not diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
  • The patient must not have a diagnosed active eating disorder
  • The patient must not have had bariatric surgery in the last 2 years even if the surgery has been reversed. 
  • The patient must not be identified as having moderate or severe frailty. 

Glenn, 65, North East Hampshire

"Many people have asked me what has happened, especially if they haven’t seen me for a while. When I tell them about Second Nature they find it hard to believe that it could make that much difference, especially in such a short amount of time. I would urge anyone who is battling with type-2 diabetes or weight to enrol. The only advice I’d give is to make a commitment to fully engage in those first 12 weeks, it soon goes by and it will make a huge difference to your health and your life."

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