CODE is Diabetes Ireland’s  group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed prediabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting.

The programme is facilitated by Clair Naughton, Diabetes Nurse Specialist and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks

Week 1: February 22nd Wednesday  from 10 am – 12.30pm

Week 2: March 1st Wednesday from 10 am – 12 noon

Week 3: March Wednesday 8th from 10 am – 12 noon

Review Session: TBC

This review session takes place six months after the start date.

CODE is free of charge

Topics covered in CODE include diabetes explained, risk factors, signs and symptoms, healthy eating, physical activity, personal goal setting, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group.

Booking is ESSENTIAL as places are limited

To book: Call Regina on 071 914 6001