Take Control of Your Diabetes

About the programme

Take Control of Your Diabetes is a free, short and informative programme to support people and their whānau to understand and confidently manage their Diabetes.

Programmes are available online or in person.

 

Pictured above are Long-term Conditions Nurses, Marryllyn Donaldson and Dave Cox, preparing for a workshop. 

What is covered?

The first session covers:

• Better understanding of how diabetes may affect your day-to-day life.

• How to recognise and manage symptoms.

• Tips and advice to keep living well with diabetes.

The second session covers: 

Specialist advice from a dietitian and pharmacist with tips on nutrition and medication. 

Where and when are the sessions?

Programmes are available online or in person. Locally run classes will be arranged across Southland and Otago throughout the year.

 

Get in touch! 

If you’re interested in learning more or signing up, give us a call or send us an email. 

Contact the course coordinator at:

Phone: 03 567 9600

Email: LTC@wellsouth.org.nz

Your general practice team may also refer you.