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X-PERT Health

Structured education for lifelong health
Diabetes • Weight & Wellbeing • Prevention
UK-wide programmes

X-PERT programmes are ideal for people who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes or living with prediabetes, have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (newly diagnosed or established), and anyone overweight or obese looking to lose weight and transform your health. Our education can be accessed via GP Referral, Remote Groups, Digital Apps, Handbooks and Audio Books/Subtitled Videos. Our programmes were c

o-created with patients to ensure they deliver a powerful, rewarding and enjoyable experience. The audit results have clinically demonstrated that our programmes help people lose weight, improve their HbA1c, reduce medications and place conditions such as prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes into remission. We have been delivering self-care diabetes education since 2008 and delighted to work with so many commissioners and have the opportunity to share our knowledge with so many people. For more information take a look at our website at www.xperthealth.org.uk

14/06/2026

Can vegetarians and vegans still get enough protein and calcium without milk, eggs and meat?

Yes — there are plenty of plant-based foods that can help.

Protein-rich options include tofu, tempeh, beans, lentils, peas, nuts, seeds and quinoa. Calcium can be found in leafy greens such as kale and spinach, as well as calcium-fortified plant milks and yoghurts.

Foods such as chia seeds, flaxseeds, nutritional yeast and fermented foods can also add important nutrients to a vegan or vegetarian diet.

Choosing a variety of minimally processed plant foods can help you meet your nutritional needs and support your overall health.

X-PERT education programmes offer practical tips and information to help you make informed food choices and build the knowledge and confidence to self-manage your health.

Discover more with X-PERT today. Find free receipes on our Participant Forum www.xperthealth.org.uk/forums

12/06/2026

As conversations around diabetes and weight management continue to evolve, one thing remains clear: education and behavioural support still matter.

Medication can play an important role for many people — but long-term success is also supported by understanding nutrition, activity, habits, confidence and self-management.

Structured education helps people build the knowledge and behaviours that support sustainable health improvement alongside wider treatment pathways.

X-PERT Health can support services seeking to combine medication pathways with practical education and self-management support.

Our FREE leaflet “GLP-1s and Lifestyle: What I Need To Know” is packed with practical advice to help you feel your best. Because your health journey is about more than just medication — it’s about feeling confident, informed, and empowered every step of the way.

Download your free guide today - visit our website:
www.xperthealth.org.uk/articles-and-evidence/what-i-need-to-know

10/06/2026

This Diabetes Week, we're supporting Diabetes UK mission to .

Many people living with diabetes face judgement, blame or misconceptions about their condition. One of the most common assumptions is that managing diabetes means following strict rules or completely changing everything you eat.

One of the most common questions we hear is:
"Will I have to change what I eat?"

Structured diabetes education isn't about judgement or extreme restrictions. It's about helping people understand:
✅ How food affects blood glucose
✅ How to make realistic lifestyle changes
✅ How to build sustainable habits over time

Lifestyle approaches are designed to be practical, flexible and achievable, without requiring expensive products, specialist foods or complex routines.

Support should work around people's lives — which is why our education is available face-to-face, remotely and digitally in multiple languages.

This Diabetes Week, let's challenge the myths around diabetes and replace stigma with understanding, support and education. Small changes can make a meaningful difference.

Looking for meal inspiration and practical tips? Join our community forum for free recipes, practical tips and support from others on a similar journey: www.xperthealth.org.uk/forums

08/06/2026

This Diabetes UK Awareness Week, we’re highlighting the importance of education in helping people feel more confident managing type 2 diabetes.

For many people, diagnosis can feel overwhelming — but education can help turn information into practical, sustainable action.

The X-PERT Diabetes Prevention & Management programme is a a 6-week course designed for people living with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Participants learn:
• how diabetes develops
• how food and activity affect blood glucose
• how to make practical, sustainable health decisions.

The programme supports people to make realistic changes that fit their own lifestyle, preferences, budget and health needs. Small changes can make a big difference.

Over 500,000 people nationally have taken part in X-PERT structured education programmes designed to support understanding, confidence and long-term self-management.

Because education isn’t just about information — it’s about helping people feel empowered to take control of their health.

If you can't find a local course, our diabetes handbook contains all the information and can be purchased from our website shop: www.xperthealth.org.uk/shop

05/06/2026

HbA1c: 125 → 38 mmol/mol
A participant on our X-PERT Weight & Wellbeing programme has reduced their HbA1c from diabetic to non-diabetic levels.

Challenge: Diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes (HbA1c 125)
Intervention: X-PERT Weight & Wellbeing programme delivered with Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
Result: HbA1c reduced to 38, no longer requiring Gliclazide

This is what structured education and behaviour change can achieve.

We can implement programmes quickly to assist you and your patients. Contact us at [email protected] to arrange a short introductory call.

02/06/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ A huge congratulations to our colleague Hannah, and her friend Kate, who completed the Great Manchester Run this weekend in support of Alzheimer's Society.

Inspired by their amazing effort, our CEO Trudi shared these simple lifestyle habits that research suggests may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and support long-term brain health.

8 Lifestyle Tips for Brain Health:
✔️ Ensure adequate B vitamins
✔️ Increase omega-3 fats
✔️ Optimise vitamin D
✔️ Support healthy ketone production
✔️ Eat a real-food diet
✔️ Keep physically active
✔️ Prioritise sleep
✔️ Stay socially & mentally engaged

Small, consistent lifestyle changes can make a big difference over time. Looking after your brain starts long before old age.

Well done again Hannah and Kate for raising awareness for such an important cause 👏💜

01/06/2026

2026 X-PERT Blog Highlights So Far...

Six months into 2026, several major themes are shaping conversations around obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic health.

At X-PERT Health, our recent blogs have explored:

🔹 How obesity management guidelines are evolving towards more personalised approaches
🔹 Why oversimplified narratives around obesity continue to hinder meaningful progress
🔹 The importance of understanding the strengths — and limitations — of evidence reviews in healthcare research

As research, policy, and public health conversations continue to develop, one thing remains clear: nuanced, evidence-based discussion matters more than ever.

Explore our latest insights from Dr Sean Wheatley, Science and Research Lead: www.xperthealth.org.uk/x-pert-blogs

About the Author: Dr. Sean Wheatley, MSc, PhD, Science and Research Lead at X-PERT Health, specialises in cardiometabolic health and is dedicated to turning research into education that changes lives.

29/05/2026

After more than 15 years supporting structured diabetes education, we want to say a huge thank you to Claire Thomas as she begins to wind down towards retirement from Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - West Essex Community Health Services 💙

Claire has been instrumental in delivering and championing X-PERT diabetes education — impacting countless patients and helping shape services locally.

As she hands over the baton to Sonia, we’re excited to continue this important work together.

In Claire’s words: “Thank you X-PERT for continuing to provide us with excellent support and guidance and a first-class education programme which our patients benefit enormously from.”

We’re proud to support teams like Claire and Sonia in delivering life-changing education every day.
To learn more about how you can offer our programmes, contact [email protected]

27/05/2026

BLOG REMINDER: Can we trust research simply because it’s labelled a “meta-analysis” or carries the Cochrane name?

Our latest blog challenges the assumption that Cochrane Reviews are always the definitive authority in healthcare research. From intermittent fasting to saturated fat guidance, Dr. Sean Wheatley examines where methodology, interpretation, and bias may influence the conclusions we see in headlines.

Read the full article on our website to explore the evidence behind the debate.
www.xperthealth.org.uk/x-pert-blogs/blog-the-limitations-of-cochrane-reviews

25/05/2026

This week is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week — a reminder of how important early awareness and small lifestyle changes can be in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Prediabetes often develops without noticeable symptoms, which is why understanding your risk factors and taking early action matters.

Simple, sustainable changes to nutrition, activity, sleep and weight management can have a significant impact on long-term health.

To help support education and awareness, we’ve created a range of free downloadable resources on our “What I Need to Know” page, including our Prediabetes leaflet. Access all our free resources here: www.xperthealth.org.uk/articles-and-evidence/what-i-need-to-know

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