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 Sinead Powell, Dietitian, and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks @ Trim Castle Hotel, Castle Street,Trim.

Start date Tuesday 25th April                      at: 11 am-1.30pm Tower Suite

2^nd week: Tuesday 2^nd May                          at: 11am-1pm Tower suite

3^rd week: Tuesday 9^th May                           at: 11am-1pm Bective Suite

Review: 4 months: Tuesday 15^th August        at: 11am-1pm

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.

 Pre-booking is essential and all 4 sessions need attendance

To book: telephone Sheila 071 914 6001