Lancashire Living with Diabetes Day
UCLAN organises 2nd annual event to
bring wealth of diabetes information together in 1 place. People living
with diabetes and those at risk of the disease are invited to a 2nd annual
event at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) to learn more about coping
with the condition and staying as healthy as possible.
Following the success of the inaugural Living with Diabetes Day last year, UCLan
has again teamed up with the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation and
specialist diabetes teams from Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust and
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to run the event again on
Saturday, 21 March 2015.
Recent figures suggest that over 73,000 people in Lancashire were living with
diabetes in 2012. It is estimated that this will rise to over 99,000 by 2030 if
no changes are made.
The event is for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, people at risk of
developing the disease, carers or even people with a general interest in the
condition, to allow them to meet healthcare professionals, exercise specialists
and dieticians. Visitors can participate in interactive workshops, including how
to prevent long term complications, glucose monitoring and amputation
prevention.
Dr Swrajit Sarkar, UCLan associate lecturer in nutritional sciences, is
organising the event. He said:- "This regional event will provide a unique
opportunity for people in Lancashire to access a wealth of information and
support under one roof. It will allow them to speak to visiting healthcare
professionals from local specialist diabetes teams, researchers, academics and
professionals in exercise, diet and nutrition. We recognise the benefits of
sharing and discussing concerns and experiences with like-minded people and
healthcare professionals outside of the surgery or clinic setting in a
supportive, relaxed and informal environment."
Attendees can also take part in an exercise class at the end of the day,
delivered by UCLan physiotherapy lecturer Colin Hayes, to learn some basic
exercises that can be done at home.
Christine Elwell, Diabetes Dietitian and Diabetes Education Coordinator at
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust said:- "We're really pleased to be
part of this important awareness raising event. As a Trust we look to support
any opportunity for people to understand more about living with diabetes and
developing skills that can promote health for themselves and their families. On
the day we will be running a food education workshop as well as promoting the
DESMOND courses that we run across Central Lancashire."
Lee Calladine, Educational Event Co-ordinator from Diabetes Research & Wellness
Foundation, said:- "We are extremely pleased to be supporting and
sponsoring the second Lancashire Living with Diabetes Day, and to be working
collaboratively with Dr. Swrajit Sarker, UCLan and the specialist diabetes teams
from across the North West. This unique event will bring together people living
with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, healthcare professionals, researchers
and academics to create a day filled with helpful, informative and fun
information about diabetes. We hope people attending leave feeling invigorated
with new tools, skills and with an even greater understanding and enthusiasm of
how to manage their diabetes so they can live life to the full."
The event on Saturday, 21 March 2015, will be held in Darwin Lecture Theatre 8.30am to
4.30pm. There is a £5.00 registration fee for the event which includes lunch and
parking. All proceeds (less admin costs) will be donated to the Diabetes
Research and Wellness Foundation.
To register for the event or for more information contact the Diabetes Research
and Wellness Foundation on:- 023 92 636133 or
events@drwf.org.uk.
