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Step 3. Develop aims
Step 3b. Develop aims – holistic patient care

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

Lifestyle management is a fundamental aspect of diabetes care.

Weight loss can delay the onset of T2DM and can lead to remission, and should be considered in the aim.

Suggested actions - consider the role of lifestyle management

Education

Are there leaflets/electronic resources/links available to support everyone, not only those with T2DM, and encourage active lifestyle, physical activity, healthy diet, weight management and smoking cessation?

Consider inclusion on practice website and refer to Manage meds - for patients and carers
Type 2 diabetes: food fact sheet
Diabetes Improvement Plan (2021-2026)
The Scottish Government’s Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan
The Scottish Government’s T2DM prevention, early detection and early intervention framework
MyDiabetesMyWay – Scotland’s interactive diabetes website

Lifestyle

Do practitioners and local co-ordinators know and have lists available of local groups, e.g. walking groups, weight management groups, sports centres?
ALISS - find services, groups and activities for health and wellbeing across Scotland

Diet/weight management

Are local arrangements known to all and referral pathways accessible?

Additional support

Be aware of local pathways available for smoking cessation and social prescribing support Smoking cessation NHS inform