NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission (T2DR) Programme
Formerly known as the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme
Important: Before you make any changes to your diet, please speak to your healthcare team, particularly if you are taking medication for your diabetes.
What is the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission (T2DR) Programme?
A FREE programme to support you to:
Lose weight – approximately 2 stone (14kg) on average in 3 months
Stop or reduce your diabetes medications on Day 1 of the programme
Feel fitter, healthier and happier
Potentially put your diabetes into remission
Am I Eligible?
You need to be:
Registered with a Greater Manchester GP
Aged 18–65
Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes within the last 6 years
Above a healthy weight with a BMI of 27 or higher (if you are from white ethnic backgrounds) or 25 or higher (if you are from Black, Asian or another ethnic background)
How is the Programme Delivered?
The programme has three phases over 12 months:
Phase 1 (12 weeks): You'll follow a low-calorie diet – your choice of soups, shakes, and bars totalling 800–900 calories per day – all at no cost to you
Phase 2 (6 weeks): You'll gradually replace these products with healthy, tasty meals
Phase 3 (8 months): You'll receive ongoing support to help you maintain your weight loss
Our trained coaches will support you to lose weight and keep it off. You can choose to meet your coach either:
One-to-one in person
Through an app-based digital support
What Next?
If you think you might be eligible for the programme, please discuss this with your GP practice at your next planned diabetes review.
Find out more about the T2DR programme
Reminder: Before you make any changes to your diet, please speak to your healthcare team, particularly if you are taking medication for your diabetes.