Mid Wales Diabetes Information Evening

Diabetic nurses delivering the XPERT program, the coordinator of the Exercise for Life programme, Volunteer Development Officer from Diabetes UK, and researchers from Aberystwyth University attending the previous Diabetes Information Evening.

Diabetic nurses delivering the XPERT program, the coordinator of the Exercise for Life programme, Volunteer Development Officer from Diabetes UK, and researchers from Aberystwyth University attending the previous Diabetes Information Evening.

08 August 2014

Fourth Mid Wales Diabetes Information Evening

Sport and Exercise Science Building, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth University: September 3rd at 7pm

Working alongside the Bronglais Hospital Diabetes Specialist Team, the Department of Sport and Exercise Science at Aberystwyth University is hosting its fourth Diabetes Information Evening.These evenings are designed to raise awareness of diabetes, and to enable local people living in mid Wales to find out more about the care they should expect and the support available. There will also be the opportunity to look around the state of the art laboratories in the department, and find out about research projects being conducted in Aberystwyth.

There are an increasing number of local people attending this event with some having travelled over 20 miles to attend the evening. This is a much needed service as more than 160,000 people in Wales have been diagnosed with diabetes which is nearly 5% of the population. On top of that it’s estimated that there are 66,000 more people that have the condition but have not yet been diagnosed.

In people with diabetes, the body cannot make proper use of the glucose in the blood. This means the glucose cannot be used effectively as a fuel, and results in high blood glucose values. If not properly managed and treated, diabetes can lead to many complications including heart disease and strokes. There are, however, many small changes we can make to our lives, and the lives of our families that can help reduce the risk of developing diabetes, and help in the management of the condition

The evening will begin with a welcome and some light refreshements, followed by a series of short talks about diabetes management and research. On hand to answer any questions will be members of the research team, the diabetic specialist team from Bronglais hospital, members of the Machynlleth Diabetes UK Support Group, and a representative from Diabetes UK.

A warm welcome is extended to all who have an interest in Diabetes. If you are interested in attending or would simply like some more information, please contact Dr Ffion Curtis;

email fic7@aber.ac.uk phone; 01970 622576