Will ‘Move Away from Pre- diabetes’ (M.A.P) programme work for me? There are no guarantees, but similar programmes have succeeded in reducing the risk of developing diabetes for participants who complete the programme. It is your best chance of preventing or delaying diabetes as well as living a healthier, longer life. Most people say that they feel much better and have more energy when they take part in regular activity and eat a healthy balanced diet. “It was one of the best programmes and I have benefited to the full. I will definitely recommend the programme to anyone” – From M.A.P programme patient feedback form Sign me up - What do I need to do? Your GP will complete a referral form with your details. You will be contacted to arrange your first appointment at your convenience. Where will the programme be held? You can choose to attend MAP at either: Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre: Uxbridge Road Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 5EG Phone: 0845 456 6675 OR Isleworth Leisure Centre: Twickenham Road, Isleworth TW7 7EU Tel: 0845 456 6675 This is a FREE service and there is no cost to you other than your commitment
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Will ‘Move Away from Pre-diabetes’ (M.A.P) programme work for me?
There are no guarantees, but similar programmes have succeeded in reducing the risk of developing diabetes for participants who complete the programme. It is your best chance of preventing or delaying diabetes as well as living a healthier, longer life.
Most people say that they feel much better and have more energy when they take part in regular activity and eat a healthy balanced diet.
“It was one of the best programmes and I have benefited to the full. I will definitely recommend the programme to anyone” – From M.A.P programme patient feedback form
Sign me up - What do I need to do?
Your GP will complete a referral form with your details. You will be contacted to arrange your first appointment at your convenience.
Your GP has recommended you join the ‘Move Away from Pre-diabetes’ programme because you have pre-diabetes.
People with pre-diabetes will often have no symptoms, but have an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.
What is Pre-diabetes?
Pre-diabetes is also called Impaired Glucose Tolerance. Like diabetes, pre-diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high and the body cannot use it properly. The glucose levels are not high enough at this stage to be diagnosed with diabetes.
In pre-diabetes, the pancreas (an organ in the body) does not produce enough insulin or the insulin that is produced doesn’t work properly. Insulin is a hormone in the blood which lowers and controls blood glucose level. This is often the result of carrying extra fat around the waist area.
Is there a cure for Pre-diabetes?
There are no medications which can treat or cure pre-diabetes.
The only way of reducing your risk of diabetes is through lifestyle changes. This includes increasing activity levels, eating a healthy, balanced diet & maintaining a healthy weight.
What is the ‘Move Away from Pre-diabetes’ programme?
The programme is fun, motivating and an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about nutrition and making healthy changes to your lifestyle.
The service aims to help you achieve:
healthy weight healthy eating more active lifestyle improved blood pressure, blood
glucose & cholesterol
What will the programme involve?
The programme includes a FREE 3 month gym membership PLUS the following:
Get Ready to Change!
The programme requires commitment from you. The ‘Move Away from Pre-diabetes’ team will be working in partnership with you and are committed to supporting you as much as possible to successfully complete the programme. This level of support will help you make long term lifestyle changes.
Weekly 2 hour 15 minutes group sessions 1 hour of fitness with an instructor 1 hour 15 minute nutrition group
session with a Dietitian
Follow-up including phone calls and groups sessions
Specialised behaviour change 1:1 individual appointments with a Dietitian
