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How much do you really know about your Type 2 diabetes?

The Diabetes Education for Self-Management (DESMOND) course is designed to improve your understanding and help you to feel more confident in managing your diabetes.

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The DESMOND course will build your understanding about:

  • Your diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes
  • Complications which can happen
  • Fats and carbohydrates
  • Blood glucose monitoring, and
  • Simple ways to create a more healthy lifestyle

It’s a one-day course (typically 9.30am – 4.30pm, with regular breaks)

Hear how people with Type 2 felt happier and more confident after attending DESMOND

Type 2 carbohydrate counting

This is a short 3-hour information session for anyone who has Type 2 diabetes and is using insulin.

It will help you improve your knowledge in these areas:

  • How diabetes medication works and when to take it
  • Carbohydrate types, portions and recommended amounts
  • Meal planning and portion sizes

The end part of this session is an opportunity to discuss various types of blood monitoring meters which can help to further improve your control.

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These are free, nationally recognised courses which are led by NHS diabetes nurses and dietitians to help you self-manage your diabetes and lead a healthier, more independent lifestyle. Enter your postcode to begin below.
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