Local Measures to Prevent Diabetes in the Værnes Region.

The VEND RISK-study. Preventing Diabetes Type 2 in Overweight Persons in the Værnes Region, Central-Norway.

This is a development project involving four different municipalities in Central Norway. The aim is to identify adults with overweight and with an increased risk of developing diabetes mellitus type 2, then to prevent the disease to develop by the means of a behaviour change programme. The programme is group based.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Living in Central Norway
• Find Risc score > 15
• Written, informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe mental disorder
• Not being able to function in the group programme