ABOUT
Meet DESMOND
DESMOND stands for Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed.
MyDESMOND is an adapted online version of the face-to-face DESMOND self-management workshop for people living with type 2 diabetes. DESMOND recognises that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to diabetes management and will provide you with support to self-manage your diabetes.
Developed by the Leicester Diabetes Centre in the UK, MyDESMOND brings together all the content and research evidence from the award-wining face-to-face DESMOND diabetes education program into a portable interactive web-based platform.
The face-to-face workshops have demonstrated benefits for participants in both Australia and the UK. Results have shown that DESMOND can help you to:
- lower your HbA1c
- develop a better understanding of diabetes
- improve your physical activity levels
- take steps to lose weight
- take steps to quit smoking
- reduce your risk of depression
- improve your overall health.
Built to provide on-going support to those that have attended a DESMOND workshop, or to support people for which face-to-face group education isn’t a viable option, the MyDESMOND program provides up-to-date information, online support and a self-management plan, which you will create yourself.
You will be able to consider strategies to adopt or changes you may be ready to make. The program includes short videos, articles and interactive activities on diet and exercise that you can view as quickly, or as slowly as you like.
In Australia, MyDESMOND is funded by the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS). The NDSS is an initiative of the Australian Government administered with the assistance of Diabetes Australia.
For more information about the NDSS call 1300 136 588 or visit ndss.com.au.


VIDEO TOUR
FEATURES
Interactive Learning
Learn more about Type 2 diabetes and refresh your knowledge with our interactive and educational Discovery and Booster Sessions that mirror the DESMOND face-to-face groups.
Activity Tracking
Make the most of a range of activity tracking options, including steps and minutes, and the ability to link to wearable technology such as FitBit and Google Fit.
Monitor your health
The program provides a number of health trackers including HbA1c, weight/shape, healthy eating and blood pressure – where you can self-report your latest data and track your progress.
Challenges
Compete with others in our community on the global leader boards. Or just set yourself a challenge to reach some world famous landmarks.
Set Goals
Set daily goals that you feel are achievable and fit within your lifestyle.
Community
Chat with others who are using the program and discuss successes and challenges relating to your diabetes management
Ask a health professional
Credentialled diabetes educators and other health professionals are available to support you in your self-management journey.
Buddies
Invite your friends and family to join you in your journey. As a team you can compete against each other in weekly/daily activity challenges. Your buddies will be able to view a range of useful information to help them in their understanding of diabetes to provide you with better support.









FEATURES
TESTIMONIALS
It’s been great to use and find out how other people with diabetes cope.
I hope others will find the help and advice from as helpful as I have.
A tremendous help in supporting me to go forward and lose that weight.
The MyDESMOND program has been running in the UK for five years. Hear a reflection on the program from a UK participant.
ACCREDITATIONS & ENDORSEMENTS
MyDESMOND was originally developed and piloted in 2015 by the Leicester Diabetes Centre and the University of Leicester and is now successfully running in the UK for people with type 2 diabetes and is accredited and/or endorsed by the following organisations:












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