A two-year intensive weight loss programme which aims to help those living with Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) to achieve and maintain remission.
The programmes involves three key stages:
- Total Diet Replacement (TDR) of nutritional soups and shakes
- Food reintroduction
- Long term weight-loss maintenance
Regular 1:1 and group sessions with one of our specialist dietitians are provided throughout the programme, including the option to receive emotional support from a clinical psychologist. The programme is designed by Counterweight Ltd and based on ground-breaking evidence from the Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT).
The current criteria for this programme is:
> BMI 27 and above.
> Adults aged 18-65 years
> Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes in the 6 years
>HbA1c of 48mmol/mol or above at last check within 12 months, if diet controlled
>HbA1c of 43mmol/mol or above if on treatment with oral hypoglycaemic agents
Please note if you are on Insulin you are not suitable for the programme. All referrals will be triaged by a Dietitian to ensure you meet criteria.
Get in touch
You can self-refer to our service by completing our self referral form. Please state on the form you wish to be considered for this particular programme. For more information please see the Type 2 Diabetes remission through Counterweight Plus leaflet.
Email: loth.weightmanagement@nhs.scot
Phone: 0131 537 9169
Woodlands House
Astley Ainslie Hospital
74 Canaan Lane
Edinburgh
EH9 2TB
