GPs to prescribe very low calorie liquid diets to patients with type 2 diabetes GPs in 10 areas of England will be able to refer patients with type-2 diabetes onto a 'soup and shake' weight loss plan starting today, NHS England has announced. by Emma Bower Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up