Healthy Living Programme for Type 2 Diabetes - Torbay Care Trust
Healthy Living Programme for Type 2 Diabetes - Torbay Care Trust
Healthy Living Programme for Type 2 Diabetes - Torbay Care Trust
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My <strong>Diabetes</strong> Plan<br />
Be<strong>for</strong>e you attend the group please read questions 1 and 2 and<br />
answer. Thank you<br />
Question 1: Overall, how do you think you are managing with<br />
your diabetes? (please tick one box)<br />
Excellent Good Not good Not sure<br />
<strong>Healthy</strong> <strong>Living</strong> <strong>Programme</strong><br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>Type</strong> 2 <strong>Diabetes</strong><br />
Question 2: Please look at these lists and tick all the boxes you<br />
think apply to you<br />
I am doing well with:<br />
Being more active<br />
Making healthier food choices<br />
Managing my weight<br />
Understanding food labels<br />
Drinking less alcohol<br />
Checking my feet<br />
Cutting down on smoking<br />
Managing my stress levels<br />
Other<br />
I want to do better with:<br />
Being more active<br />
Making healthier food choices<br />
Managing my weight<br />
Understanding food labels<br />
Drinking less alcohol<br />
Checking my feet<br />
Setting a quit smoking date<br />
Managing my stress levels<br />
Other<br />
This leaflet can be made available in other<br />
languages and <strong>for</strong>mats. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
about this, or about the programme in general,<br />
please telephone 01803 208834 (<strong>Torbay</strong> area)<br />
or 01626 357019 (Newton Abbot area).<br />
Designed by <strong>Torbay</strong> Council’s Communications Team 1640/0612<br />
Providing in<strong>for</strong>mation to help<br />
support self management in diabetes<br />
01803 208834 or 01626 357019
The <strong>Healthy</strong> <strong>Living</strong> <strong>Programme</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Type</strong> 2 <strong>Diabetes</strong><br />
Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes means that<br />
looking after your health has become even more<br />
important. The healthy living programme is a group<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation session <strong>for</strong> newly diagnosed type 2<br />
diabetics developed to provide in<strong>for</strong>mation and advice<br />
to help you self manage your diabetes.<br />
What can you expect<br />
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In<strong>for</strong>mation on a range of topics including<br />
treatment and care <strong>for</strong> type 2 diabetes, healthy<br />
eating and improving activity levels<br />
Help you understand the potential consequences<br />
of living with diabetes<br />
Give you confidence to make healthy<br />
lifestyle changes<br />
Prepare you <strong>for</strong> any health checks you might need<br />
Time to discuss questions or concerns with<br />
health professionals<br />
Meet others who have recently been diagnosed<br />
with diabetes (please feel free to bring a partner/<br />
spouse/friend with you)<br />
It is essential <strong>for</strong> you to attend these sessions as they<br />
are a key part of your diabetes care. Attending the<br />
healthy living programme will ensure you receive the<br />
best possible advice to help manage your diabetes and<br />
prevent long term complications.<br />
Timetable<br />
Week 1<br />
Topics covered<br />
Introduction<br />
What is diabetes?<br />
How does it affect you?<br />
Break<br />
Physical activity and diabetes<br />
Eating well <strong>for</strong><br />
diabetes and health<br />
Week 2<br />
Topics covered<br />
Complications of diabetes<br />
Looking after your feet<br />
Break<br />
Managing your weight<br />
Sensible drinking<br />
Food labels<br />
Making positive changes<br />
9.15am - 12.15pm<br />
Delivered by<br />
Practice Nurse<br />
Fitness Instructor<br />
Community Dietitian<br />
9.15am - 12.15pm<br />
Delivered by<br />
Practice Nurse<br />
Practice Nurse/Podiatrist<br />
Community Dietitian<br />
Community Dietitian<br />
Community Dietitian<br />
Health Trainer/<br />
Fitness Instructor<br />
The <strong>Healthy</strong> <strong>Living</strong> <strong>Programme</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Type</strong> 2 <strong>Diabetes</strong>
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