Welcome to NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission (formerly Low Calorie Diet) participants

The content, links and resources on this page complement your Workbooks and other programme materials.

We are delivering the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission, formerly NHS Low Calorie Diet, in:

 – Birmingham & Solihull

– Greater Manchester

– North East & North Cumbria

– Somerset

– South Yorkshire

This Diabetes Remission Programme is also being delivered in: 

– Newcastle

– South Eastern Trust (Northern Ireland) 

Table of Contents

Case studies

Several participants have shared their inspiring stories – you might find their experiences helpful to understand more about the programme.  

There are some videos and many more written stories.

Juliet, Birmingham & Solihull

Juliet, Birmingham & Solihull

Juliet took part in our NHS Birmingham Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme. Juliet started on 120.9kg and finished…
Waqas, Birmingham & Solihull

Waqas, Birmingham & Solihull

Waqas has lost 21% of his starting weight
Faraza, Birmingham & Solihull

Faraza, Birmingham & Solihull

Faraza has lost 19% of her starting weight

Ordering your Exante TDR products

Your TDR product booklet in your Welcome pack has helpful and important content in it, including details about Voucher codes and product ordering.  If you don’t have it to hand you can find the relevant Exante links here – if you don’t use these links your Voucher codes won’t work:

– Overview of ordering

 Phase 1 TDR product ordering ‘shop’ 

 Phase 2 TDR product ordering ‘shop’

By all means browse the products, flavours and ingredients but don’t forget your Voucher code when you go to order.  

 

If you have any questions about an order that you’ve placed or not received then you should contact Exante’s team directly at exantemedical@thehutgroup.com or call them on 0161 813 1494 with your order number and make sure you let them know that you’re on the ‘NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission or Momenta Low Calorie Diet Programme’. 

If you have any questions about using your Voucher code then ask your Coach at a session or email Support@momentanewcastle.com  You might want to try these common troubleshooting tips in advance:

– Use the Momenta pages on the Exante site – see links above.  Your Voucher code will not work on the main Exante site

– Copy and paste your Voucher code to reduce the chance of typos

– Make sure your ‘basket’ is empty before you start your order 

– Log in as a guest rather than creating an Exante account

– Try a different browser e.g. Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox

– Some people have told us that they find it easier to order their products using a laptop or computer browser rather than a smartphone – we suggest you do this if you can

– Finally, please do not try to make changes to your basket once you have got to that stage as this can cause the order to crash – it is best to go back and make changes from the order page. 

Unfortunately, the Momenta team cannot help with orders that have been placed – please contact Exante directly to resolve these. 

Phase 1 resources

Weight Loss Lookup Table

Scroll through the pages below to find your starting weight.  You can then look across the row to see your Gold, Silver or Bronze weight loss targets.

Each target is shown as a target amount of weight to lose, your target end weight and a weekly weight loss to aim for over Phase 1 so you can check if you’re on track.

If you don’t know your weight in kilograms you can  divide your weight in pounds by 2.2 – don’t forget there’s 14 pounds in a stone.

Ways to support me

Scroll through the pages below to find your starting weight.  You can then look across the row to see your Gold, Silver or Bronze weight loss targets.

Each target is shown as a target amount of weight to lose, your target end weight and a weekly weight loss to aim for over Phase 1 so you can check if you’re on track.

If you don’t know your weight in kilograms you can  divide your weight in pounds by 2.2 – don’t forget there are 14 pounds in a stone.

Free online resources

There are thousands of websites and apps to help you live a healthier lifestyle. We’ve highlighted a few of the free ones that you might find helpful to support you on your journey to living a fitter, healthier life.   

– Shopping and cooking

– Relaxation

– Getting active

Momenta's DRP Recipe books and other resources

The DRP Recipe book and Phase 2 Recipe book are both hosted on Discover Momenta’s website on the Diabetes Remission page of the Resources section.  

This page also has other templates that are referred to in your Workbook, such as Building my balanced meal.

You can view them online or download or print them to browse at your leisure.

Other helpful links

We’ve included a few other useful links for you here:

– Discover Momenta: The team behind the programme

– Newcastle University: Home of Professor Roy Taylor and his DiRECT team – where diabetes remission programmes all began

– Diabetes UK: Funder of remission research, partner of NHS England and a wealth of reliable information for people with diabetes

Phase 3: Reset packages

 If you’re in Phase 3 and your weight creeps back to more than 2kg above your lowest weight on the programme you become eligible for some additional TDR product support in the form of one of two ‘Reset packages’:

– Mini Reset Package: Weight regain of 2-4kg (4.5-9lbs)

– Full Reset Package: Weight regain of 4kg+ (9lbs or more)

You can discuss this with your Coach or one of our Advisers will contact you directly if we see your reported weight climbs back up.  You can only use one of these Reset Packages once on the programme but it can be useful to help support the other changes you’re making to your lifestyle.  

You can read more about the two options by downloading the documents below or clicking on this link to view them online. 

Your fibre supplement

Why, how and when to use your fibre supplement

Taking a fibre supplement with your TDR products will help prevent constipation – one of the most common side effects of this kind of diet. We recommend you start taking 7g of fibre a day (spread across the day) from your first day of TDR. You should be able to stop taking the supplement at the end of 12 weeks when you start Phase 2.

Directions for use

See your TDR booklet for details – this was supplied in your Welcome pack

Managing any discomfort or diarrhoea

If you have any unwanted discomfort or diarrhoea, please check the following before stopping taking the fibre supplement:

 

  1. Make sure that you’re taking only 7g in total every day
  2. Make sure that you’re spreading this out across the day – ideally in three separate doses about four hours apart (morning, midday, evening) – remember to drink extra fluid with each dose
  3. Try reducing your daily dose to half (3.5g) for a few days. 

 

If there’s no change, then stop taking the supplement and inform your Coach and/or contact support@momentanewcastle.com for further guidance.  

Monitoring devices: Manufacturer instructions

Monitoring devices: Manufacturer instructions

For virtual programme participants only

You can download instructions and other information here:  

https://www.aandd.jp/products/manual/medical/uc502_en.pdf

Blood glucose monitor

You can download instructions and other information here:   

https://www.spirit-health.co.uk/support-and-downloads  

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Blood pressure monitor

Most participants will receive the UA-651 monitor. You can download instructions and other information here:  

https://www.aandd.jp/products/manual/medical/ua611_en.pdf

Some people may receive the UA-651SL model, which is similar but slightly different. You can download instructions and other information here:  

https://aandd.jp/products/manual/medical/ua651sl_en.pdf 

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