Diabetes

Diabetes is a long-term (chronic) condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is also known as diabetes mellitus. There are two types of diabetes - type 1 and type 2.

According to the charity Diabetes UK, more than two million people in the UK have the condition and up to 750,000 more are believed to have it without realising they do.

More than three-quarters of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes mellitus. This used to be known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity-onset diabetes mellitus. The number of people with type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing as it commoner in the overweight and obese, which is itself a growing problem.

The remainder have type 1 diabetes mellitus, which used to be known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

Diabetic education programmes

X-Pert diabetes programme- will provide all the information you need to manage your diabetes. It is based on the latest scientific evidence and can help you to improve your health and quality of life. You may even be able to reverse your diabetes altogether!

Haverfordwest course- starts Thursday 27th July for 6 weeks

X-Pert Insulin programme-The X-PERT Insulin Programme will provide all the information you need to manage your diabetes and REDUCE your insulin requirements. If you have Type 2 diabetes you may even be able to OMIT insulin altogether! It is based on the latest scientific evidence and can help you to improve your health and quality of life.

Narberth course-starts Monday 11th September

Wales National Exercise Referral Scheme

Diabetes Education and Information Resource

The aim of this resource is:

• To provide basic education and information about diabetes

• To ensure equity of care for all people living with diabetes who are being cared for

• To support those providing care within the home setting through practical guidance and advice

This resource is aimed at people who are caring for older adults with diabetes (in particular a care home/nursing home setting). Our resources are here to help you better your understanding and knowledge of diabetes. If you suspect that someone you care for may be unaware they have symptoms, inform the GP or usual health care professional.