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Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP)

Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP) is evidence based, lifestyle behaviour change programme. Aimed at individuals that have been identified as pre-diabetic (higher than normal blood sugar) by their GP practice.

Referral Criteria
  • Adults 18+
  • Not pregnant at referral
  • Blood glucose level in the past 3 months that indicates pre-diabetes
  • (HbA1c 42-47 mmol/mol. FPG 5.5 – 6.9mmol/l)
  • No subsequent diagnosis of T2DM

Referral to programme can only be made by your GP after you have had a blood test (HbA1c)