Type 2 Diabetes Remission Course

Rotherham Dietitians are offering a unique opportunity for you to be part of their remission course starting on 26 February.

The course is based on a recent study called DiRECT (Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial) where people with Type 2 Diabetes were able to reverse their diabetes and achieve blood results in the non-diabetes range without the use of medications. 

The aim

To lose up to 15kg over a 12 week period with guidance on nutritional intake. 

Who can attend?

• People diagnosed with T2 diabetes within the past 6 years and have a BMI of 27- 45kg/m2

• Are taking Metformin or using diet alone to treat their diabetes.

When?

• Starting from 26 February

• Phase 1:

              Week 1: 5pm to 7pm

              Week 2 – Week 12:  5pm to 6pm

• Phase 2:

              Week 1- Week 8: 5pm - 6pm  

Where?

Physiotherapy seminar room, Level C, Junction 3, Rotherham Hospital.

What does it involve:

• Sessions will be delivered as face to face group sessions

• Participants will follow a diet plan based on low calorie diet (LCD) and will include a choice of meal replacements with some vegetables/ salad or 3 meals per day. Each will provide 1000kcals and participants will have the option to use both throughout the 12 weeks.

  Baseline blood tests will be required from your GP.

If you would like to be a part of this exciting course please telephone the dietetics department by 22 February on 01709 424297 or email jeanann.fox@nhs.net for more information.