2012 Provisional  Programme

 January - No Meeting!

February - Diabetes My Way

March - Diabetes and Travel

April -  Burn It! (outdoor exercise sessions)

May - Know your numbers

June - Diabetes Question Time

July - Diabetes Medication

August - Social event

September - Stress/depression and diabetes

October - Complementary Therapies

November - Podiatry

December - Xmas Party

 1 February

Group Meeting

7- 9.00pm St Margaret's Academy . Livingstone

All Welcome

Our February meeting will have as a guest speaker Scott Cunningham from the University of Dundee. Scott will be talking about My Diabetes My Way and in particular Patient Access.  The My Diabetes My Way website (www.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk) was launched in October 2008 as the official NHS Scotland portal for people with diabetes and their carers. The content has been formally validated both by clinicians and patients and it includes information leaflets, videos and interactive tools. These features help users learn more about diabetes and how the condition can be managed effectively. Usage of the website has doubled over the last twelve months and work continues to raise awareness across the health service and through patient groups.

 Work is continuing to improve the website and to offer more features that can assist in diabetes self-management. In December 2010, the website was extended to allow people with diabetes access to their own healthcare information. So far, more than 300 people have registered an interest in participating, with over 200 now having access.

In the meantime, if you want to find out more go to www. mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk.  and click on "my diabetes".