To mark National Diabetes Week (13-19 June), NHS South East Essex is hosting a series of information sessions, offering free advice to local people with diabetes.
Anyone who has diabetes or who cares for someone with diabetes is very welcome to come along and find out more about local NHS diabetes services or simply get free advice from a qualified diabetes specialist nurse.
Locations and Dates
- Location: South East Essex College (SEEC) – 8 June: Time: 10:00 – 15:00
- Rayleigh Library- 11 June: 10:00 – 15:00
- Canvey Primary Care Centre – 14 June: 10:00 – 15:00
- Leigh Primary Care Centre – 17 June: 10:00 – 15:00
Sylvia Cook, Diabetes Associate Nurse, Community Healthcare, NHS South East Essex said: “We hope that people join us at the information sessions, we are here to help and dispel any myths around living with diabetes.”
Southend celebrity Dominic Littlewood is a supporter of Diabetes Week, he says:
“Myths around diabetes are unhelpful and can be dangerous. As a person with diabetes I have heard many myths about the condition, including that diabetes is contagious – a complete untruth. I support Diabetes UK’s efforts to dispel the myths around diabetes during Diabetes Week 2010.”
For further information please ring the diabetes nursing service on 01268 464590.
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