The NHS Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP) is designed to support long-term lifestyle changes through a structured, evidence-based journey delivered over 9 months. Each week focuses on a different theme to help you build sustainable habits that support better health and diabetes prevention.

Here’s an overview of the topics covered throughout the programme:

• Weeks 1–2: You’ll start by laying the groundwork with modules on creating a supportive environment, understanding healthy weight, and setting meaningful goals.
• Weeks 3–4: The focus then shifts to nutrition fundamentals and physical activity, including how to overcome common barriers to exercise.
• Weeks 5–6: We’ll explore stress, negative thinking, and the power of preparation, with tools to support emotional wellbeing and healthy eating routines.
• Weeks 7–10: You'll learn about healthy snacking, handling social situations, and dive deeper into nutrition—covering fats, vitamins, and food choices.
• Weeks 11–14: Topics include sleep, hydration, fibre, and gut health, helping you understand how different factors impact your overall health.
• Weeks 15–18: You’ll explore managing sweet cravings, emotional eating, and body composition, including waist-to-hip ratio and weight plateaus.
• Weeks 19–22: The programme continues with myth-busting, self-compassion, and strategies to bounce back from setbacks.
• Weeks 23–26: Learn how to set boundaries, manage stress and overwhelm, and build confidence in your choices.
• Weeks 27–30: You'll cover lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol, and the benefits of everyday movement beyond formal exercise.
• Weeks 31–36: The final phase helps reinforce key learnings with topics like portion control, motivation, and reflecting on your progress to maintain change long term.

In addition to these core topics, you’ll also receive regular healthy recipes throughout the programme to help you apply what you're learning in your own kitchen.