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).
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