People with Type 2 diabetes are being offered the chance to participate in a six-week long programme that will help them manage their condition.
The programme will be delivered by the health board’s Diabetes Specialist Nurses and Diabetes Specialist Dietitians. Each weekly session will be two-and-a-half hours long, and topics covered will include:
What is Diabetes?
Digestion and blood glucose
Self-monitoring, medications, weight management
Carbohydrate awareness
Possible complications of Diabetes
Goal setting
The sessions will take place at the following location in Pembrokeshire:
Cricket Club Dale Rd, Haverfordwest, SA61 1HZ Date: Thursday 8 September to Thursday 13 October from 10am – 12:30pm
To secure a place, please contact the Education Programme for Patients Department on 01554 899035,
Support for people with type 2 diabetes
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