Diabetes Group Isle of Wight is an Island charity whose vision is to encourage people with all types of diabetes to enhance their enjoyment of life.
As part of their support for Diabetes Awareness Month they’ve organised free events taking place on Wednesday and Friday next week.
How to ensure the future health of your eyes
On Friday 18th November, the Group will be hosting representatives from the Hampshire and IW Eye Screening Service who will provide an overview and update on eye care services for people living with diabetes on the Isle of Wight.
The event will give people with diabetes, or those who care for someone living with diabetes, the chance to find out more about eyecare services on the Island, with advice on how to ensure the future health of their eyes.
An essential part of taking care of your health
Regular eye checks are an essential part of taking care of your health if you have diabetes.
The guest speaker will share expert knowledge on eyecare, including information on the importance of regular checks and some of the common complications and how to prevent this for people living with diabetes.
Bast: I’m sure you will not be disappointed in joining us
Ian Bast, Chairman of Diabetes Group IW said,
“We are delighted to be hosting the Hampshire and IW Eye Screening Service. They will be sharing very important and helpful information about eye care, providing helpful information to help prevent sight loss.
“Diabetes increases the risk of developing problems with your eyes, some of which can be serious and even lead to sight loss. We are pleased to say that risks such as these can be avoided.
“We welcome anyone interested in eyecare to come along to find out more about this important aspect of diabetes care and self-management. I’m sure you will not be disappointed in joining us.”
Book a place
The free event takes place on Friday 18th November 2022 between 1pm – 2pm 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.
Walk and Talk event
There is also a Walk and Talk event taking place on Wednesday 16th November, starting at 11am from the archway entrance to the Red Jet foot passenger terminal in West Cowes.
This is a leisurely seafront walk to the Holmwood Hotel with the chance to meet some of the group members and to chat about your personal experience of living with diabetes.
45 min walk – not fast-paced
Join the Group for some fresh air and friendly company along the way, enjoy a hot or cold drink at the end. The walk is expected to last around 45 minutes, so will not be fast-paced.
Please call Ian Bast, Chair for Diabetes Group IW if you need more info on 07415 399 102.
Diabetes Group Isle of Wight
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 social media page ‘Diabetes Group IOW‘.
Our thanks to Diabetes IOW for sponsoring this feature. They and other businesses and organisations taking paid promotion enables you to continue reading OnTheWight for free.
