Type 2 diabetes remission programme rolled out to 10 more areas

Patients with type 2 diabetes will be able to access total diet replacement products as part of a remission programme to be rolled out in some areas of the UK this week. The year-long plan will be offered to 5,000 more patients in 10 areas and those selected will be given shakes and soups for three months, alongside support to increase their exercise levels, virtual one-to-ones, group sessions and digital support. Bridget Turner, Director of Policy Campaigns and Improvement at Diabetes UK, said: “This is an important first step to ensure that people with type 2 diabetes, can access a remission programme within the