{"id":294,"date":"2026-03-05T17:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/awmt2d\/type-2-diabetes-remission-through-counterweight-plus\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T09:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:04:22","slug":"type-2-diabetes-remission-through-counterweight-plus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/awmt2d\/type-2-diabetes-remission-through-counterweight-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"Type 2 Diabetes Remission through Counterweight Plus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A one-year intensive weight loss programme delivered nationally and locally across Scotland which aims to help those living with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) to achieve and maintain remission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programmes involves three key stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total Diet Replacement (TDR) of nutritional soups and shakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food reintroduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long term weight-loss maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular 1:1 and group appointments are provided virtually throughout the programme. The programme is designed by Counterweight Ltd and based on ground-breaking evidence from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directclinicaltrial.org.uk\/\"><strong>Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial opens a new window<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(DiRECT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Digital Programme will be a faster pathway to treatment; this is the recommended first choice if you are suitable.&nbsp; Referral is via GP and further information can be found here.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.counterweight.org\/pages\/nhs-scotland-type-2-diabetes-programme\">NHS Scotland &#8211; Type 2 Diabetes Programme | Counterweight<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The current criteria for this programme is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt; Adults aged 18-65 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;T2D diagnosis in past 0-6 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;HbA1c \u226548mmol\/mol at last check within 12 months, if on diet alone or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt; HbA1c \u226543mmol\/mol if on treatment with oral hypoglycemic agents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;Ethnic Minorities: Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;White Caucasian: Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27 or above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note if you are on Insulin you are not suitable for the programme. &nbsp;Other exclusion criteria may apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-in-touch\">Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The national programme may not be suitable to everyone. The NHS Lothian local remission team is more suited to those who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not think they can engage in a fully remote digital pathway \u2013 they may be unable to use an app, chat function and video calls for the appointments on a device like a smartphone, tablet or laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an HbA1c greater than 87mmol\/mol providing they meet the rest of the inclusion criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have\/have had a disordered relationship with food (for example occasional binge or emotional eating)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Referrals to the national and local programme is via GP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All referrals will be triaged by a Dietitian to ensure this is the most suitable intervention for you. For more information please see the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/awmt2d\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2022\/05\/Lothian-Leaflet-Counterweight-Plus-A5-Roll-Fold-Leaflet-0821-DIGITAL-Lothian.pdf\"><strong>Type 2 Diabetes remission through Counterweight Plus leaflet.<\/strong><\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:&nbsp;loth.weightmanagement@nhs.scot<br>Phone:&nbsp;0131 537 9169<br>Woodlands House<br>Astley Ainslie Hospital<br>74 Canaan Lane<br>Edinburgh<br>EH9 2TB<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A one-year intensive weight loss programme delivered nationally and locally across Scotland which aims to help those living with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) to achieve and maintain remission. The programmes involves three key stages: Regular 1:1 and group appointments are provided virtually throughout the programme. 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