DIABETES EDUCATION

The more people know about a condition the more they can do to help themselves.

I am keen to try and help people with diabetes (and also pre-diabetes which is why I have just put a book on kindle on this topic).

Tomorrow I am involved in one of the education techniques called "Diabetes Conversation Maps" which really involves people in the subject of diabetes and lets them ask lots of questions.Also it allows them to decide how they can help themselves to manage the condition.

There is a simple on line version --but the ones led by a health professional can really help the conversation to flow

https://www.lillypro.co.uk/diabetes/patients/conversation-maps-online

PRE-DIABETES

I have finally finished my on Pre-Diabetes  and put it onto Kindle.

I have tried to keep it simple and practical as there are lots of much more complex books around.

The book contains information on food and nutrition plus a brief mention of key factors to assist those with pre-diabetes which puts them at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. As the 2 conditions can almost merge then information is provided also about Type 2 diabetes and also other types of diabetes. 

Hopefully the information provided will help people prevent with pre-diabetes from progressing to Type 2 diabetes, or at least delay that process. 



Kindle Price:£3.08 includes VAT* & free wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet

OBESITY AWARENESS WEEK

Most people know if they are overweight or obese. But as we do this by comparing with other people and as a population we are getting larger so sometimes even if we are overweight we do not realise we are.

About 6 out of 10 men and women are overweight or obese so comparing yourself with others becomes increasingly difficult.

Obesity links with lots of health problems like Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes (about which I am writing a book for kindle), high blood pressure, heart problems, varicose veins,  mobility difficulties, breathlessness, back problems as well as social and emotional difficulties.

To lose just 10% of the weight helps to improve health.

For more information on the week go to;-

http://www.noaw2014.org.uk/