2.5 million people in the UK have diabetes, with people of South
Asian origin more likely to get it earlier and have more
complications. Making lifestyle changes can help to reduce the
risk of getting diabetes. This study aims to generate informed
perspectives on potential approaches to lifestyle change for
diabetes prevention by exploring the views, beliefs and
experiences of South Asian individuals and families, and
relevant health professionals and other stakeholders. The
findings will be used to guide the development of an
intervention to reduce diabetes risk in South Asians. The
feasibility and acceptability of this, and how it might be
tested for effectiveness, will then be explored in a further
study. Why is the project necessary? Diabetes is a common
lifelong health condition. There are 2.5 million people in the
UK with diabetes. Diabetes happens when the amount of sugar
(glucose) in the blood is too high because the body cannot use
it properly. People of South Asian origin are more likely to get
diab