Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

This programme, funded by NHS Tayside and run by Second Nature, can help you lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes. It also helps to improve your overall health and wellbeing. It focuses on helping you lose weight in a way that lasts, by building healthy habits into your everyday life. Learn more below.

Enrol in the Programme

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To join the programme you must be:

Diagnosed with Prediabetes, or previously had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)
Aged 18-70 years old
Comfortable using a Smartphone app for lifestyle support
Motivated to lose weight
Registered with a GP practice in Angus, Dundee, or Perth and Kinross

Here's what you can expect:

A FREE 9-month app-based diabetes prevention and weight management programme
One-on-one health coaching from a nutritionist or dietitian and the option to join a peer support group
Digital weighing scales, a printed recipe book and resources covering key aspects of weight management

About the programme

This programme is clinically proven to help you lose weight and lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes. Here's how it works:

Sustainable change

It isn't about restrictive dieting; the focus is on eating real food you enjoy and building healthier habits.

Holistic approach

You'll get help and resources to make changes to food, activity, mindset, sleep, stress, and wellbeing.

Personal support

Expert guidance from a nutritionist or dietitian, plus access to a supportive peer group.

Convenient access

Learn and get support through a user-friendly app, with no need to travel for appointments.

Track

Track changes in food, activity, and weight

Support

Receive 1:1 support from a registered nutritionist

Learn

Review daily articles on nutrition, activity, sleep, stress and wellbeing

programme Benefits

6kg

Average weight loss at 6 months

86%

of people would recommend the programme

3 units

Average reduction in blood sugars at 6 months

£0

Available through NHS Tayside at no cost to you

PROGRAMME TIMELINE

Find out more about what is involved in the Second Nature Type 2 diabetes prevention programme offered through NHS Tayside.

Getting Started

After completing the self-referral form, Second Nature will process your information within 48 hours and email you a sign-up link. Once registered, you'll be paired with a nutritionist or dietitian for personalised support. You'll receive a package with Bluetooth scales, a nutrition handbook, and a recipe book. Access the programme via the app on your smartphone or computer.

Months 1-3

You'll get the support, knowledge, and tools to build healthy habits. You'll receive daily articles on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and well-being. You'll also join an in-app peer group chat. Your health coach will be available Monday to Friday (8am to 5pm) for group discussions and private 1:1 chats, typically responding within 48 hours, often sooner.

Months 3- 9

You'll continue receiving support from your health coach in your peer group chat while setting new goals or reinforcing changes from the first three months. You can explore topics through 4-week mini-courses and join wider in-app communities with other Second Nature members.

Click the button below to visit the Second Nature website and enrol in the programme.