According to new analysis, NHS has said their 'Healthier You' programme', a clinically proven weight management and lifestyle change initiative has joined by one million people.
Launched in 2016, participants on the nine-month programme receives personalised support, either face-to-face or digitally, on healthier eating, maintaining a healthy weight and keeping physically active.
Dr Clare Hambling, national clinical director for diabetes and obesity at NHS England, said: "This transformative NHS programme is improving the nation's health and empowering people across England to lead healthier lives, which is fantastic.
"Type 2 diabetes is a growing concern with millions of people affected and, unfortunately, it can increase the risk of major health problems such as heart attack, stroke, amputation, kidney failure and sight loss, as well increasing the risk of certain types of cancer.
Health minister Baroness Merron said: "This programme is proof that with the right support, people can take control of their health and dramatically reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes."
People can find out their personal risk score for developing Type 2 diabetes by using the specialist online 'Know Your Risk' tool hosted by Diabetes UK.