West Lancashire
In response to coronavirus (COVID-19) measures for the safety of our patients and providers, all face-to-face learning sessions are currently suspended.
Please see the Learn on Your Own section of the website to find out more about the online resources and learning available.
For up to date advice in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19) please visit:
- Gov.uk: Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do
- NHS: Advice for everyone
- NHS: Advice for people at higher risk
For other help, advice and support please visit the Diabetes UK website.
Diabetes and You
Diabetes and You is a highly-recommended, free and fun group session delivered by specially-trained health professionals for groups of people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or who haven’t been to a previous session. It consists of two 2-hour sessions, held on consecutive weeks in local community venues.
In session 1, you’ll focus on understanding diabetes and managing the condition through diet, exercise and medication. A trained dietician will also talk with your group about how different foods and foodstuffs affect your glucose levels.
In session 2, you’ll focus on managing your condition through annual screening, along with essential advice on diabetes and driving, holidays, insurances and blood glucose monitoring. The dietician will discuss weight management, cholesterol and blood pressure. And a podiatrist will discuss diabetes and foot care with the group.
Sign-up for Diabetes and You now
Call: 0300 247 0011
Email: vcl.westlancs-spa@nhs.net
Or ask your GP or Nurse to refer you.
Diabetes and More
Diabetes and More is a follow-on session aimed at those who have already attended the Diabetes and You group session and takes place around a year later. It consists of two 2-hour sessions, held on consecutive weeks in local community venues.
In session 1, your group will recap the Diabetes and You group session, and focus on exercise, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as dealing with any side-effects of medication. A dietician discusses different Types of carbohydrates, portion sizes, the benefits of weight loss, and helps you set some goals.
In session 2, your group will work together on how to manage the impacts of diabetes during typical activities, like going on holiday or attending a special occasion. The dietician discusses how foods affect your cholesterol, and how to read food labels, and a podiatrist recaps the importance of foot care.
Sign-up for Diabetes and More now
Call: 0300 247 0011
Email: vcl.westlancs-spa@nhs.net
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