Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 18 May 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 May 2016. It was answered by Jane Ellison (Conservative) on Friday, 27 May 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Diabetes

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps the Government is taking to encourage people to reduce the symptoms of diabetes using exercise and diet.

Answer

In March 2016, Public Health England (PHE) launched One You, an integrated social marketing campaign to engage adults in making changes to improve their own health and so help them reduce the risk of conditions such as diabetes. The programme encourages adults in mid-life to make a number of lifestyle changes including taking more exercise, improving diet, stopping smoking and reducing alcohol consumption.

Additionally, PHE’s Change4Life campaign encourages families across England to “eat well, move more, live longer”. Type 2 diabetes is highlighted in the campaign as a potential health consequence of poor diet and inactivity.

NHS England, Public Health England and Diabetes UK have been working together on the Healthier You: the Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP). By 2020, the programme will be made available to up to 100,000 people at risk of diabetes each year across England. Those referred will get tailored, personalised help to reduce their risk including education on healthy eating and lifestyle and bespoke physical exercise programmes.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 37294
Session: 2016-17
Subjects: Diabetes Health education Nutrition Exercise
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Diabetes

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