Supporting patients with a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes
Support Services
Kernow Health Diabetes Education
Cornwall's diabetes education booking system, provided by Kernow Health
Is a local site that can provide information, if you have recently been diagnosed or are you living with type 2 diabetes and would benefit from healthy lifestyle support to manage your diabetes
This structured education programme can help you to manage your diabetes so its easier to live with and reduce risks of developing complications.
By following the link you can enrol on
3 x 1.5 hour sessions
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is a charity that supports patients diagnosed with diabetes, as well as their family and friends
Call their confidential helpline on 0345 123 2399 to talk to highly trained advisors Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00
Email Helpline@Diabetes.org.uk
Website can be found here Diabetes UK
Supporting Kernows Y.D. - Young Diabetics
Supporting Kernows Y.D. is a local Cornwall support group for young diabetics affiliated to Diabetes UK
They can be contacted via their Facebook Group
Helston - Living well with diabetes
This is a local Diabetes affiliated group that meet monthly in person, for adults that are living with diabetes or at risk of diabetes, family and carers
The group can be contacted by email SouthWest.SouthCentral@diabetes.org.uk or contact Spencer Wimbleton on 01823 448 260