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Search Keywords:         About Our Website     University Hospitals (UHL)     Integrated Diabetes Care     Primary Care Trusts (PCT)     Diabetes Programme Board     SEM Diab Research Network     Latest News & Events 2010         Pre-Diabetes     About Diabetes     Managing your Diabetes     Living with Diabetes     Healthy Eating and Drinking     Preventing Complications     Children with Diabetes     Young Adults (Type 1)     Diabetes Education     Support Groups & Links     Diabetes Research     Patient Leaflets     Glossary         Endocrine Disorders         HCP News and Events     Leicestershire Guidelines     National Guides & Policies     Referring to UHL Services     Diabetes Research UHL     Diabetes Evidence Base     National Diabetes Audit     Training and Development     Diabetes Referral Forms     Professional Links                                                Type 1 Foundation Groups (UHL)      Insulin Management Groups (UHL)      DAFNE ▼      DESMOND Education   Type 1 Foundation Groups (UHL) Foundation: Group Education for people with Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes (Based at UHL) WHAT ARE THESE GROUPS? These are a 2 session, group education programme for people with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, who want to learn more and meet with others with recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes. WHO ARE THESE GROUPS FOR? The group is for any English speaking adult with newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes. WHAT ARE THESE EDUCATION GROUPS ABOUT? The groups aim to empower people to take responsibility for their diabetes early on by providing information, some skills and a chance to discuss issues, such as annual review and complications, healthy eating and food, how insulin works etc… We have had some really positive feedback from patients who appreciate meeting other’s in the same situation and sharing experiences. The groups are practical and informative. WHEN ARE THESES GROUPS HELD? Each session is on a Tuesday afternoon from 3:00-6:00pm and at the moment they are at the Leicester General Hospital and will be running at the Leicester Royal Infirmary also. WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE SESSIONS Each group of newly diagnosed patients attends two 3 hour sessions (3-6pm) which are spaced two weeks apart. Session 1 Welcome Aims and expectations What is diabetes Treatments Introduction to dose adjustment Hypoglycaemia Food Questions & Answers Session 2 Welcome Review Food and dose adjustment The Annual Review Fun Quiz- covering other issues affecting diabetes management including: alcohol, physical activity, what to do when you are ill and driving. Social issues and Dr’s Questions- a consultant joins the session to give you the opportunity to talk about any other issues. Download the course content in detail below HOW DO I ATTEND THESE GROUP EDUCATION SESSIONS? If you would like to attend these group sessions please discuss it with your diabetes team and ask them to refer you. This group is part of the care plan (i.e. not a casual attendance) and it does involve working with other’s in a group setting. HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS If you are a healthcare professional and would like to refer patients to this non casual education group please download the referral criteria and form by clicking on the link at the end of the page. Referrals can be sent to : Gwen Kopaczel secretary to DSN’s Leicester General Hospital Diabetes Care Unit (PORTAKABIN) Gwendolen Road Leicester LE5 4PW DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT Referral Criteria & Form May 07 PDF (85KB) Patient Info & Agenda PDF (67KB)

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