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SLIGO TOWN – DIABETES EDUCATION COURSE

October 24, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Structured education course for Prediabetes & Type 2

CODE is Diabetes Ireland’s group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed Pre-diabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting.

The programme is facilitated by Ms. Clair Naughton, Diabetes Nurse Specialist, Diabetes Ireland and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks in ITSligo Campus, Sligo

This event is now full                

3rd week:     Tuesday October 24th from 6pm – 8pm

At 4 months:    To be confirmed

CODE is free of charge.

Topics covered in CODE include diabetes explained, risk factors, signs and symptoms, healthy eating, physical activity, personal goal setting, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group.

Telephone 071 914 6001

Details

Date:
October 24, 2017
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Regina Patton
Phone
071 914 6001

Venue

ITSligo Campus
Ash Lane
Sligo, Sligo
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