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WYRE DIABETES



Introduction

 

Diabetes UK Wyre & District Voluntary Group

What is it?

A support group for people living with diabetes and developed by the local Primary Care Trust. The group hold meetings every 3 months, meetings include – informal chats – guest speakers. It is an opportunity for patients to influence services and find out what is going on regarding healthcare in the local area.

For more information, please contact the Secretary:- Mrs B. Richardson on 01253 811 538

 


The Expert Patient Programme

 and

The X-pert Patient Programme

 

What is the difference?


The Expert Patient Programme

  • Teaches people with a long-term condition how to self-manage effectively.
  • It is intended for all kinds of people with a chronic illness – not just diabetes.

 

The X-pert Patient Programme

  • This is a structured education programme for people with Type 2 diabetes.
  • It involves a weekly half-day session in your local area.
  • It deals with what diabetes is – diet, exercise, supermarket tour and the complications of diabetes.

 

For more information, please contact your local surgery.


DIABETES PATIENT PATHWAY

 

What is it?


  • A step-by-step guide to inform people with diabetes what happens and when.
  • Easy to read and follow.
  • Put together by patients for patients.
  • Produced by North Lancashire’s Diabetes Service Users Group.


    If your Diabetes causes you concern,

    Make an appointment with your
    Doctor or practice nurse

    Or

    Ring the Diabetes UK Careline on –
    0845 120 2960

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