Research - including 'Join us on our journey', a 3 year research project funded by NHS Diabetes. Enterprise - training and consultancy services.
'Getting Sorted: Our Way' is an award winning enterprise created by engaging and working with young people with long term health conditions at every stage of the research process, to enable them to deliver a self-care programme. There are 3 strands to 'Getting Sorted':
Workshops - engaging young people in a series of unique, informative and active workshops focusing on the impact of long term health conditions, including diabetes and asthma, on young people's lives.
Did you know that there is a Diabetes support group held in Leeds. Find out more from the link. http://www.leedsdiabetes.btck.co.uk/ Or find a support group in your area... http://www.diabetes.org.uk/In_Your_Area/Northern__Yorkshire/Volunteering/Voluntary_groups/Listing_of_local_groups/
Home diabetes support Leeds and surrounding areas
20/09/2013
Coeliac UK have some great information for young people. Take a peek at their website for details. http://www.coeliac.org.uk/gluten-free-diet-lifestyle/family-and-friends/young-adults
Young adults | Coeliac UK When you are in shared accommodation or eating out with friends it can help if everyone understands the importance of you sticking to your diet. We have information on the gluten-freeWhen a food has less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten so it is safe for people with coeliac disease to eat.…
19/09/2013
This is an interesting read! This study from Ireland identifies the areas where young adults feel distressed about with their type 1.
Take a read and leave a comment with your thoughts on the subject.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2013/Sep/study-reveals-factors-behind-psychological-distress-in-people-with-type-1-diabetes-94970029.html
Study reveals factors behind psychological distress in people with type 1 diabetes A new study has shed light on the causes of psychological distress in young adults with type 1 diabetes. The research, conducted by experts from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and the Department of Sociology in University College Cork (UCC), identified a number of factors that can t...
19/09/2013
This Website looks great for information.... http://medicalfood.com/index.php
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19/09/2013
Welcome to Getting Sorted | Leeds Metropolitan University Getting Sorted specialises in participatory research with children and young people with type 1 diabetes, their families and healthcare professionals. The aim of this is to develop, influence and enhance service redesign and service improvement in the UK.
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19/09/2013
Allergen labelling | Coeliac UK An EU wide allergen labelling law came into effect on 25 November 2005 and applies to all pre-packaged foods. This directive is a major step forward for people with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.
It's that time of year again..... Don't forget to book yourself in to the practice nurse for your flu jab in the next few weeks.
17/09/2013
Transition to adult care can be a difficult time.... Take a look at the Diabetes UK guide for information. http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/My-life/Teens/Me-and-my-diabetes/Transition-to-adult-clinics/
Transition to adult clinics - Diabetes UK A guide to managing and living with diabetes - looking at diabetes, treatments, health, complications and diabetic recipes.
13/09/2013
Take a look at this great website! http://www.lenny-diabetes.com/
Medtronic, Inc. - Lenny the Lion - Homepage Hi! I'm Lenny the Lion, an ambassador for children's diabetes education. I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was small and I am an insulin pump user. I don't let diabetes hold me back.
12/09/2013
Current type 1 research trials Researchers are hoping to find out why exercise can be particularly difficult for people with diabetes and determine if regular exercise can help to protect the insulin-producing beta cells in people with Type 1 Diabetes. The benefits of protecting these cells is that insulin production will be pre...