Join Our Type 2 Diabetes Community Network Programme
Discover here the benefits you can avail of through the Type 2 Diabetes Community Network Programme
Receiving a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be difficult, scary and overwhelming. Finding information you can trust and understand can seem confusing.
After your diagnosis, you will have lots of questions and you will be encouraged to make significant lifestyle changes such as changing what you eat, doing more exercise and maybe taking new medications in order to stay well.
Having a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may have an emotional impact too. This is perfectly normal and you are not alone. In Ireland, there are approximately 280,000 people living with type 2 diabetes.
Our Type 2 Diabetes Community Network Programme provides you access to support when you need it most. Our programme aims to provide you with trusted information, lifestyle and wellbeing support. You don’t have to deal with managing your condition on your own. Managing your condition is much easier when you have a strong support system.
Accessing Information
Your GP will play a central role in monitoring your diabetes, prescribing treatment and encouraging you to make healthier food choices and to be more active as together they are important elements for managing Type 2 diabetes.
Some information you will have taken in and some you may not. Don’t worry, all of the relevant information on managing your Type 2 diabetes is on our website to help you and we also provide a number of programmes to support you taking an active part in the management of your diabetes. Managing Type 2 diabetes.
Of course, you can also talk to us if you need some help understanding it.
Daily Living with Type 2 Diabetes
You can learn more about living with Type 2 diabetes on our website. Our Diabetes SMART programme is a good place to start. It is a free interactive online education course for people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. It contains six interactive modules, covering topics that explain what diabetes is, understanding the key medical information such as blood glucose levels, managing illness, and providing lots of tips on healthy eating and getting active. There are also additional patient information booklets to download and read.
There are also group education courses available for people with Type 2 diabetes to help you learn more about diabetes and feel more confident about managing the condition. The available courses in Ireland are CODE and Discover Diabetes. Courses may be delivered online or face to face.
Dealing With Your Emotions
A type 2 diabetes diagnosis may have an emotional impact too and you may have concerns around worry, stigma, shock or guilt. These feelings are normal. Talking about how you are feeling may be helpful. Speaking to other diagnosed people can be a huge benefit to you.
Why not sign up for our Diabetes Mental Health & Wellness workshop. This will provide you with an opportunity to meet other people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
Meeting other adults with Type 2 diabetes
It’s important that you do not become isolated and that you keep up to date with new diabetes information. Our Type 2 Diabetes Community Network Programme provide regular opportunities for you to learn about Type 2 diabetes and to meet others through our events.
Supporting our Community Diabetes Teams
Through our Community Programme, we work with healthcare professionals nationwide to advance their knowledge about diabetes through continuous professional development opportunities which help to enhance the quality of care you receive. We hold a National Healthcare Professional Study Day, regular workshops and webinars throughout the year.
Support
By joining our Type 2 diabetes Community Network Programme, you will be able to access a strong support network.
For €5 per month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will be able to avail of trusted information, events, informative educational sessions and access a safe space to connect with others on your journey of life with type 2 diabetes.
As a member of our Type 2 Diabetes Community Network, you will also avail of these other membership benefits.
Type 2 diabetes self-management can be demanding and complex.
