The Leicestershire diabetes website is constantly being reviewed and updated to keep you posted of the latest Diabetes news and developments across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The Safe use of insulin – diabetes course wins an Award The module has only been launched recently and the great effort put into it by the diabetes team has been commended- adding another notch to our centre of Excellence
The Healthcare-e Acadamy designs e-learning models for healthcare professionals and they provided the graphics for this module. This module had the highest rate of access seen in that it was only launched on 16th June. The website from NHS Diabetes promoting the module also had 22, 000 hits in the first 4 weeks.
NHS Diabetes launches a new online training course on the safer use of insulinThe online learning “Safe use of insulin” e-learning module tool was developed by our very own Diabetes Team here in Leicestershire. Helen Atkins (DSN), Dr Rob Gregory (Consultant Diabetologist- Head of Service) and June James (Nurse Consultant) have all been working on the tool for the National Patient Safety Agency and NHS Diabetes
your medication can be reviewed and changed if necessary,
If you are thinking of fasting this year remember that your medication dosage or tablet may need to be changed altogether for the month to coincide with your change in eating patterns.
Natural England Walks- There are around 18 walk schemes in Leicestershire offering over 23 walks per week across the county. see website www.wfh.natural england.org.uk
New Leicestershire Diabetic Mums, Support group for more information click here
