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Counterfeit NovoFine needles warning The counterfeit needles are sized Fine 31g x 6mm and have the batch number 08J02S, expiry 08/2013. The needles are used with Novo Nordisk’s insulin injection pens both the disposable and durable pen types. Using the counterfeit product would most likely only cause minor adverse events such as local skin reactions around the injection site. more information |
New community Diabetes Specialist Nurses in
North Somerset NHS North Somerset have recruited two new DSNs, one for adult care and one for children. They will join current DSNs Judith Wood & Viv Arthur, supporting local people with diabetes and NHS staff, including GPs and Practice Nurses. |
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Education Courses for Adults Living with Diabetes education programme for adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes Can I Eat Bananas education programme for adults with type 2 diabetes who have been using insulin for a minimum of 3 months. Skills for Life education programme for adults who have had type1 diabetes for a minimum of 1 year. |
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| Two wheels Wheels of change have free cycling lessons to give away lifecycleuk.org.uk Lifecycle also offer a ride with a guide, for all those keen to have a go but don't know how or where to start (for more information). | |
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Are you seeking both medical and Islamic advice on how to look after your health if you have diabetes? Take a look at the Tower Hamlets PCT website, Maslaha. Are you a young adult with diabetes? If so you might like to take a look at a website Circle D and join a forum set up by young people in Kent.
New web-pages from Diabetes UK - three sections for three age groups. Click on 'My life - for young people with diabetes' Teenager? Ever wanted to read a book about diabetes by someone like you? Take a look at this from the BBC Listing and linking should not be taken as an endorsement of any kind and we accept no liability in respect of the content. Advice on pioglitazone / Rosiglitazone |
Local support groups run by people with diabetes for people with diabetes. Click here
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children & young people
A second wave of Peer Advisers completed the
scheme led by Weston Area Health NHS Trust to train people with diabetes
and their carers to become trained Peer Advisors.
