The County Durham and Darlington X-PERT diabetes education team has been recognised for their outstanding work at the 2024 X-PERT Diabetes Awards.
These awards celebrate excellence in diabetes education and highlight the impact of innovative, patient-focused initiatives.
X-PERT Health, a registered charity and leader in diabetes education, has empowered over half a million people to better manage their condition, transforming lives and improving health outcomes.
With type 2 diabetes affecting millions in the UK, the importance of structured education cannot be overstated.
“Education is the cornerstone of diabetes care,” said Trudi Deakin, CEO of X-PERT Health. “This audit underscores the life-changing impact of structured education, which not only improves health outcomes but also alleviates pressure on the healthcare system.”
The 2024 X-PERT Health Audit reinforces these claims, showcasing the positive outcomes of the charity’s diabetes management and wellbeing programmes.
Celebrating Success
The County Durham and Darlington team’s efforts were rewarded with multiple accolades at the X-PERT Awards:
- Commended: Best Participant Engagement
- 3rd Place: Greatest Improvement in Blood Glucose Management at 6 months
- 2nd Place: Greatest Improvement in HbA1c at 6 months
- WINNER: Greatest Reduction in Diabetes Medication Requirements at 6 months – an impressive 81.3% of participants were able to reduce or stop their medication.
- WINNER: Greatest Reduction in Cardiovascular Disease Risk at 6 months, achieving significant improvements:
- Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP): -4.6 mmHg
- Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP): -3.3 mmHg
- Total Cholesterol (TC) to HDL Ratio: -0.5
- Triglyceride (TG) to HDL Ratio: -0.7
Acknowledging Excellence
This recognition is a testament to the dedication of the educators and support staff involved in the patient journey.
Their commitment to providing personalised and effective education has helped participants gain the knowledge and tools they need to improve their health and wellbeing.
The team’s success highlights the transformative power of structured education in managing type 2 diabetes and reducing associated risks.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this remarkable achievement.
For more information about X-PERT Health and their work, visit www.
