Would you like to feel more confident managing type 2 diabetes?
Diabetes and You is a free Kernow Health course for adults who are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or living with type 2 diabetes and would benefit from healthy lifestyle support. It is delivered by trained diabetes educators, with face-to-face sessions through GP practices and virtual sessions on Microsoft Teams.
- Learn what diabetes is, including signs, symptoms and complications
- Get an overview of diabetes medication and what care to expect
- Explore lifestyle changes such as physical activity, sleep, stress, alcohol reduction and stopping smoking
- Talk about healthy eating, food groups, food labels, portion sizes and hidden sugars
- Meet other people with diabetes and ask questions in informal sessions
Cost: Free
How to access: Request a referral through Joy.
Categories:
Managing a long-term health condition
Who can refer: