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A programme of services and support for people living with diabetes who want to move more.
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3 Ways To Get Moving (PDF)Type 2 Diabetes What Is It?
Around 4.2 million people are predicted to be living with type 2 diabetes in the UK, and an estimated 12.3 million people are at risk of type 2 diabetes. But lots of people still don’t know what the condition is.
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YouTube: Type 2 DiabetesWhat Is Diabetes – The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2
A scene from the critically acclaimed documentary Carb-Loaded: A Culture Dying to Eat. In this scene we meet Mr. Pancreas, and discover the causes of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
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YouTube: What Is DiabetesCarbs What are they? 7 Facts You Need To Know
What are carbs and why do we need them? Carbs & Cals author Yello takes you though 7 must-know facts about carbs.
What are the 2 main types of carbs? Are all carbs the same? Do carbs cause weight gain?
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YouTube: Carbs What are they?Diabetes UK
Whether you’re looking for diabetes information, or just someone to talk to – they are here to help you.
Their incredible supporters help them to provide their helpline, local support groups, Type 1 events, online Learning Zone, and even insurance – to name just a few.
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www.diabetes.org.ukNHS Diabetes
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high.
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NHS: DiabetesSteps2Wellbeing
Steps 2 Wellbeing is an NHS IAPT mental health service for adults aged 18+ living in Dorset and Southampton. It provides a range of low and high intensity treatments for common mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, stress and PTSD. The service is free and also offers support for people living with long term health conditions. Please visit their website to complete a self – referral form.
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0300 7906828
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www.steps2wellbeing.co.uk
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dhc.west.admin.s2w@nhs.net
The below video is a short explainer of the Steps 2 Wellbeing service and how and where to access it:
Please download the video at: www.drive.google.com – steps-2-wellbeing (4).mp4.
You can also view it on YouTube at: www.youtu.be – What is Steps 2 Wellbeing?Type 1 Diabetes What Is It?
Type 1 diabetes affects 10% of people with diabetes in the UK. It is a serious, lifelong condition where your blood glucose level is too high because your body can’t make a hormone called insulin.
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YouTube: Type 1 Diabetes