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Course
SNDT1: Swindon Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes
GWH
About this course
The SNDT1 education programme consists of four sessions spread over the first year post diagnosis and will cover: Carbohydrate awareness, adjusting insulin, measuring blood glucose levels, managing hypos, exercise and driving, stress and coping and medical aspects of diabetes. It is run in a group, giving participants the opportunity to meet others who have recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
When
3 pm to 5 pm
These sessions run four times per year.
Where
The Academy, Lower Ground Floor, Great Western Hospital
How?
Contact the Diabetes Specialist Nurse Secretary on 01793 604054.
Course
SWIFT (Swindon Insulin for Food Treatment)
Diabetes Department, GWH
About this course
This course consists of three once weekly sessions and is for those wishing to learn more about carbohydrate counting, insulin, and management of diabetes on a daily basis. You will have the opportunity to learn from other people with type 1 diabetes.
To be eligible for this course you must be under the care of a Diabetes consultant at GWH.
When
9.30 am to 2.30 pm
Where
Great Western Hospital
How?
Contact the Diabetes Specialist Nurse Secretary on 01793 604054.
Course
Carbohydrate Awareness Workshops
GWH
About this course
Three hour sessions run by diabetes specialist dietitians. This is a practical course aimed at those who want to understand a bit more about carbohydrate counting.
To be eligible for this course you must be under the care of a Diabetes consultant at GWH or be referred by the Community diabetes team.
When
Varies. Please contact Sarah Cooper, Diabetes Dietitian, using the details below.
Where
The Academy, Lower Ground Floor, Great Western Hospital
How?
Contact Sarah Cooper, Diabetes Dietitian, on 01793 605149 or email sarah.cooper20@nhs.net.
Course
Living Well with Type 1 Diabetes
LIFT Psychology Service, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
About this course
Four once weekly sessions which will help you to think about your diabetes differently in order that you can better manage it. It is based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and has been shown to be helpful for many people with diabetes. There will be some group discussion which you can get involved in if you wish.
When
6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Where
Old Town Surgery, Swindon, Second Floor
How?
Call 01793 836836, visit www.lift-swindon.awp.nhs.uk or email lift.psychology@nhs.net.
Online Resources
BERTIE Type 1 Diabetes Education
Modular online learning for managing Type 1 Diabetes from BERTIE (Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust). Key module 2 allows you to learn about the basics of carb counting in a step-by-step approach, using simple instructions and interactive exercises for assessment.
A website targeted at those diabetics wishing to take part in any kind of physical activity, not just running. Offers advice regarding calculating your energy use, avoiding hypos and nutritional advice.
A website for diabetics on insulin who would like help in feeling comfortable to take up some exercise. The advice available covers basic facts, insulin adjustments for exercise, and information on aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
For those who are wishing to carbohydrate count, the carbs and cals website will show you thousands of food photos with the carb values clearly shown for each image. The website also offers information on weight loss, the 5:2 diet and healthy eating.
T1 Resources is a website created by both healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes to offer a selection of valuable resources designed to be helpful and informative while offering practical support.
The national NHS Choices website contains useful information and easy-to-understand how to guides that have been designed to offer support to people who have been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.