We speak to the health and fitness coach using science-backed methods to prevent and reverse the impact of type 2 diabetes.
Tell us a bit about your business – what sets you apart?
I help prediabetics and individuals recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes reverse their diagnosis or put it into remission, respectively. I work with my clients to improve their lifestyle – including their habits, diet, and physical activity – with the goal of fostering lasting change. This ensures they can sustain their health long after our sessions, which take place over a four-month period.
I also incorporate genetic testing to gather biological data on each client’s genetic predispositions concerning blood sugar management. This information allows me to create personalised strategies for effective weight loss and body composition improvement. I hold a degree in Medical Biochemistry from a top-100 global university and a top-15 UK institution, which strengthens my approach to health and wellness.
What motivates you to work in your industry?
My long-term motivation is to tackle the UK’s obesity epidemic, especially by addressing related complications such as high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, starting with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. I find immense fulfilment in seeing my clients experience significant improvements in their lives – from boosted self-esteem and confidence to greater ease in enjoying activities with their loved ones. Helping people achieve these changes and empowering them to make informed health choices motivates me daily.
What are the biggest challenges you face, and how do you overcome them?
Client adherence can be a challenge. I understand how difficult it is for clients to break from familiar routines, whether it involves dietary changes, nutrition or sleep hygiene. To support them, I offer a flexible approach that integrates smoothly into their existing lifestyle, with changes that are small and manageable. Each week, I sit down with clients to plan for the week ahead, including a specific wellbeing check-in, as mental health can significantly impact their ability to take positive actions. By addressing the root causes rather than just symptoms, we can create lasting change.
Who is your target market?
My target market is men and women over 45 who are either prediabetic or recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
How can people get in touch with you?
Interested individuals can contact me in several ways:
Email: tommy@tommysiddall.co.uk
Instagram: @tommy.siddall
Facebook: ‘Tommy Siddall’
