Welcome to participants already on the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission
Please note if you have not started the programme but are interested in finding out more about it please visit our introduction page.
The content, links and resources on this page complement your Coaching, Workbooks and other programme materials – they are not to be used on their own.
Momenta is delivering the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission, formerly NHS Low Calorie Diet, in: Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon & Wiltshire, Birmingham & Solihull, Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire, Cheshire & Merseyside, Coventry & Warwickshire, Dorset, Greater Manchester, Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland, Mid & South Essex, North East & North Cumbria, Nottingham & Nottinghamshire, Somerset and South Yorkshire. The Diabetes Remission Programme is also being delivered in: Newcastle and 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
Momenta in Ramadan
If you’re thinking of fasting during Ramadan please download and read the relevant leaflet(s) below, depending on whether you’ll be in Phase 1, 2 or 3 during the holy month. This will help you make a fully informed decision.
If you do decide to fast then you must speak to your GP about any medications changes and we ask you to please let us know too.
Either way, we hope this information is helpful.
Momenta over Easter
Worried about how to navigate the upcoming Easter holidays?
Download our ‘Easter survival guide’ below for some helpful tips, whether you’re working on sticking to TDR products, maintaining your weight loss or simply looking to spend some time with family or friends.
TDR products: Habitual & Altralife
Ordering your Habitual TDR products
We’re delighted that Habitual are supplying TDR products. These are tried and tested and used extensively across the NHS T2DR service.
Habitual have made a single landing page for ordering your products at all points in the programme. You can find this page here. We’ll email you this link, your Voucher code and summary instructions when you need to order TDR products. Each Voucher code can only be used once.
We’ve also included some background information below – please read before ordering:
Your first Habitual order will contain a shaker. Please keep this throughout the programme.
Habitual offer the most popular TDR flavours:
- Two porridges: Morning (plain) and Banana (v)
- Five shakes: Chocolate, Vanilla (v), Strawberry, Caramel, Spiced chai latte
- Three soups: Spiced carrot (v), Green veg (v), Tomato and red pepper.
All products are vegetarian and four are vegan – (v) above. They are free of the most common allergens but please check the ingredients of each product if you have any allergies or intolerances.
Who to contact if you need help
If you have any questions about an order that you’ve placed or not received then please contact Habitual’s team directly at momenta@tryhabitual.com Make sure you have your order number and let them know you’re on the ‘NHS / Momenta Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme’.
If you have any questions about using your Voucher code then ask your Coach at a session or email Support@momentanewcastle.com. Unfortunately, the Momenta team cannot help with orders that have been placed – please contact Habitual directly to resolve these.
Ordering your Altralife TDR products
We’re delighted that Altralife are still supplying TDR products. These are tried and tested and widely used across the NHS T2DR service.
Altralife have made specific webpages for ordering your products at different points in the programme. We’ll email you the correct link, your Voucher code and summary instructions when you need to order TDR products. We’ve also included some background information below.
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 or you are switching to Altralife from Exante you can find the relevant Altralife links here.
Please note: If you don’t use the correct link your Voucher codes won’t work. The following two links are ONLY
- PHASE 1 TDR product ordering ‘shop’
- PHASE 2 Food Reintroduction product ordering ‘shop’
- Altralife FAQs
Important information about the products and serving sizes – please read before ordering from the Altralife site:
Your first Altralife order will contain a shaker. Please keep this throughout the programme.
Altralife offer the popular TDR flavours – chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and banana shakes and chicken and vegetable flavour soups. All products are vegetarian. As some of you will be switching to Altralife from Exante without time to receive a Starter sample pack and are likely not to have tasted their products before please be aware that the soup flavours are more muted than standard non-TDR packet soups due to the amount of milk-powder. Be cautious not to over-order soups as returns are not possible.
For Phase 1 and Reset orders you will receive Altralife product ‘pouches’. To make up your products, please use the scoop provided in the pouch.
Each 52g serving is two level scoops of powder. Make sure you do not use ‘heaped’ or ‘packed’ scoops as you will run out of product before your next order. If you only use one scoop you will not get all the nutrients you need.
Please note: Altralife products are not suitable for people needing vegan or lactose-free products. Please contact Momenta (see below) to arrange an alternative.
Who to contact if you need help
If you have any questions about an order that you’ve placed or not received then please contact Altralife’s team directly at support@altralife.co.uk or call them on 0118 4532 853. Make sure you have your order number and let them know you’re on the ‘NHS / Momenta Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme’.
If you have any questions about using your Voucher code then ask your Coach at a session or email Support@momentanewcastle.com. Unfortunately, the Momenta team cannot help with orders that have been placed – please contact Altralife 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 are 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 called a ‘Reset package’.
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 a Reset Package 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 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:
- Make sure that you’re taking only 7g in total every day
- 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
- 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
Scales
You can download instructions and other information here:
Blood glucose monitor
You can download instructions and other information here:
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: