Written question asked by Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by James Frith (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Diabetes: Preventive Medicine
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she has assessed the potential impact of funding preventative interventions for people with pre-diabetes and early Type 2 diabetes on the economy.
- Answer
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The eligibility criteria for continuous glucose monitoring amongst type 2 diabetics are set in guidance published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. This guidance is available at the following link:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG28
No assessment has been made, as continuous glucose monitoring devices have not been validated for the use of diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
The Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, is highly effective in cutting the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 37% for people completing the programme compared to those who do not attend.
Outcomes for the Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme demonstrates that 32% of programme completers achieved remission with an average weight loss of almost 16 kilograms.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 25324
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Yes
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Diabetes Preventive medicine
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- 2026-10-05 14:30:02 +0100
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