Since the development of Healthy Goals in 2018, the evidence-based lifestyle programme has helped 84 individuals to introduce physical activity into their daily routines. The Centre for Ethnic Health Research and the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) worked with Cities Changing Diabetes, Leicester City in the Community (LCitC) to deliver Healthy Goals. The Centre for Ethnic Health Research aims to reduce ethnic health inequalities by supporting individuals and organisations to involve and understand the needs of ethnic minority and underserved communities when planning and undertaking research and healthcare delivery. “The risk of type 2 diabetes is a looming concern for South Asian communities, and addressing it requires innovative and culturally sensitive approaches. “Physical activity is a cornerstone of diabetes prevention, and tailored programmes such as Healthy Goals are vital.”For more information, click here.

Source: The Times December 15, 2023 16:14 UTC