Diabetes Group IW are hosting the Lead Diabetes Nurse, Liz Whittingstall from the Diabetes Centre, St Mary’s Hospital at a free event taking place on Tuesday 14th March.
Liz will provide a general overview and update on diabetes care for people living on the Isle of Wight, followed by a question and answer session.
It will be an ideal opportunity for those newly diagnosed with diabetes and those who have more experience of managing their diabetes, to ask any questions they might have about their diabetes care on the Isle of Wight.
Bast: Important and helpful information
Ian Bast, Chairman of Diabetes Group IW said,
“We are delighted to be hosting Liz Whittingstall, who is well known to many of our members and residents who use the Diabetes Centre at the hospital. She will be sharing important and helpful information about diabetes care, including what to expect at your annual checks and more.
“For example diabetes increases the risk of developing problems with your feet and eyes, some of which can be serious. Come along to find out how this is managed as part of your annual checks care plan.
“We welcome anyone interested in finding out more about diabetes care to come along to find out about what care is available and information about self-management to live a fulfilling life. I’m sure you will not be disappointed in joining us.”
Book a place
The free event takes place on Tuesday 14th March 2023 between 12pm noon-1pm at Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR.
There will be free tea/coffee on
arrival at the Riverside Centre. Limited free parking is available at
this site, and there is also a pay-for-parking lot nearby.
If anyone is interested in attending this free event, please email [email protected] to help us ensure there are enough seats available. You can also get in touch by telephone on 07415 399 102.
Coffee Mornings
We have a regular coffee mornings in Gurnard / Cowes and Sandown where residents can drop in for a chat or to pick up one of our magazines or helpful leaflets.
Gurnard / Cowes Coffee Morning
We have a regular coffee morning on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The next one takes place on Wednesday 22nd March in the Garden Room at All Saints Church, Tutton’s Hill, Gurnard/Cowes PO31 8JA.
We are there from 10am to 12pm. Come along to chat to on of our representatives or to pick up a free magazine or helpful leaflets or to find more about getting involved as a volunteer.
Sandown Drop-in Session
There are regular drop-in sessions at the Sandown Library on the first Monday or every month.
There is one taking place on Monday, 6th March at Sandown Library, 119 High St, Sandown PO36 8AF.
We are there from 2pm to 4pm. Please note, the main library doors are closed, but you can drop in via the side door entrance to the library. This entrance is also suitable for disabled access.
Contact us
If you need more info then please email: [email protected] or you can telephone Ian Bast, Chair for Diabetes Group IW on 07415 399 102.
Diabetes Group IW aim to provide support and information to people with diabetes, be a platform for discussion and raise awareness of diabetes on the Island.
They aim to campaign for excellence in the care of people with diabetes and to provide a voice for them to be heard.
Find out more
For information about the Diabetes Group IOW’s activities, please visit the Website or like the Facebook page ‘Diabetes Group IOW’.
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