Diabetes

Diabetes Peer Support Group

Would you like to connect with other people living with diabetes near to where you live? Join a relaxed group, and learn about diabetes and living with a lifelong condition.

Venue: Council offices, Brightlingsea

Date: Third Tuesday every month at 2.00pm

For more information contact Stephanie mobile: 07538842165

or home: 01206 973270

or contact Diabetes UK: 01376 505247

Website: www.diabetes.org.uk/eastern

NEEDS - North East Essex Diabetes Service

The purpose of the group is to provide a single place for people living with diabetes to meet and learn more about the condition. At the meetings, members hear updates about NEEDS, share new ideas and listen to interesting speakers on diabetes.

Facebook: @NEEDiabetesService

Twitter: @DiabetesNEEDS

Website: www.diabetesneeds.co.uk

NEEDS Young People

In North East Essex there are around 450 people living with diabetes under the age of 30 and the majority of these young people have their care provided by the North East Essex Diabetes Service (NEEDS).

Website: https://diabetesneeds.co.uk/young-peop

Sound Doctor for Diabetes

A new web based library of 300 film and audio patient information videos, designed to help people understand more about some long term conditions.

Website:www.livewellcampaign.co.uk

Diabetes UK- North East Essex- Type 2 Together Group

Listed below are the Type 2 Together groups which currently run in North East Essex. Please note that meeting dates are subject to change and it is advisable to contact the Eastern regional team if you’d like to join a group. eastern@diabetes.org.uk

The group meets at the Parish Council Offices, Victoria Road, Brightlingsea on the third Tuesday of each month at 2pm.

SGLT2’s and Rare Side Effects in Type 2

Please view our information leaflet to find out more about Rare Side Effects in Type 2.

Diabetes Prevention

Find out if you’re one of over 5 million people in the UK who are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and programmes available to support you.

Website: www.preventing-diabetes.co.uk