From diagnosis to remission: Delivering results at scale with T2DR

Obesity and type 2 diabetes are among the most pressing health issues facing the UK. Today, around 12.5 million UK adults are estimates as living with obesity and more than 5.8 million with diabetes, numbers that are rising year-on-year. These conditions place a significant and growing burden on the NHS, both financially and in terms of long-term health outcomes. From heart disease to kidney failure, obesity-related complications are reducing quality of life and putting lives at risk.

A new way forward: evidence-based, digital-first care

We believe there’s a better way forward. As the obesity crisis escalates, scalable, evidence-based solutions are urgently needed, and digital programmes can play a crucial role. Oviva provides specialist digital type 2 diabetes and weight management programmes. Our mission is to empower people to make sustainable lifestyle changes, creating a healthier future for those living with weight-related conditions by offering highly accessible and effective technology-enabled support.

Delivering results: The NHS T2DR Programme

Through the NHS England Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme (T2DR), Oviva is supporting people living with diabetes to lose weight, reduce their need for medication and improve both their blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

An NHS assessment published in The Lancet showed that “remission of type 2 diabetes is possible outside of research settings, through at-scale service delivery”.

Oviva was proud to feature as a lead provider, delivering strong outcomes reporting:

• 8.7 per cent average weight loss for patients
• 37 per cent of patients who completed the programme achieved remission status
• 18 per cent of patients lost at least 15 per cent baseline weight

This real-world evidence confirms that digital T2DR programmes can be an effective, scalable solution for people living with type 2 diabetes.

As the NHS continues to evolve in response to rising obesity and diabetes rates, it’s clear that effective, scalable solutions like NHSE’s T2DR programme are more important than ever. The results of the T2DR programme show that real change is possible, not just in research trials, but across the country.

Oviva is proud to support the NHS with programmes that work. Our digital model removes barriers to access, reaches underserved communities, and empowers people to take action in a way that feels achievable and sustainable.

Paul’s story: Transforming health, one step at a time

Paul, 59, from North London, was stunned to learn he had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and a heart condition – a wake-up call that inspired him to take action.

Like many, Paul’s weight had crept up during the Covid pandemic, made worse by a sedentary desk job. Determined to make a change, he joined the NHS T2DR programme and embraced the opportunity to transform his health.

Paul admitted the total diet replacement phase was challenging, but his perseverance and discipline paid off. Supported by Oviva coaches, Paul committed to the programme and saw incredible results. Even two months after completing the programme, he continues to use the Oviva App to track his progress and access learning content, keeping his motivation high.

After just 14 months, Paul’s progress has been remarkable:

• Weight loss: 50kg, now maintaining a healthy weight of around 92kg
• BMI: Reduced from 47 to 29 kg/m²
• HbA1c: Improved from 81 mmol/mol to 38 mmol/mol, well into the target range
• Activity: Paul is walking at least an hour a day, adjusted cardio due to his heart condition

Paul’s story is a testament to the transformative power of the T2DR programme, and a reminder that, with the right support, patients can take control of their health and reverse type 2 diabetes.

To find out more about how we’re empowering people to achieve lasting improvements in their health and wellbeing, visit oviva.com.