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 locations:
- Antioch Centre, Copperworks Road, Llanelli SA15 2NE: Thursdays 7 July – Thursday 11 August from 10am to 12:30pm
- Maes Mwldan, Bath House Road, Cardigan SA43 1JZ: Monday 4 July to Monday 8 August from 10am – 12:30pm
- Cricket Club Dale Rd, Haverfordwest, SA61 1HZ Date: Thursday 8 September to Thursday 13 October from 10am – 12:30pm
To secure a place at any of the above centre, please contact the Education Programme for Patients Department on 01554 899035, or email EPP.HDD@wales.nhs.uk.
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