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It’s estimated there are over 124,000 people in Essex providing care for a relative or friend. We believe every one of those people deserves the support necessary to thrive in their role.

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Event

01

Oct

Online

Diabetes UK, first online session for carers

2pm - 3:30pm

The aim of this session is to enhance the knowledge and confidence of unpaid carers in understanding and managing diabetes. By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  • Define what diabetes is, know the differences between type 1 and type 2, and understand how diabetes affects the body
  • Identify risk factors
  • Recognise symptoms and causes
  • Understand diagnosis and treatment
  • Manage complications
  • Utilise support from Diabetes UK

Please note that there will be two sessions.

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