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Prediabetic course completion

Posted By Second Chance

"Prediabetic course completion"

About: Promoting Well Being / Diabetes Prevention team

(as the patient),

I suffered a stroke in 2015. As a result ,I became very inactive. I was on medication and having blood tests and I showed up prediabetic. The NHS course was suggested by my nurse and I was enrolled.

I was introduced to balanced nutrition, the value of an active lifestyle, meal planning and monitoring progress, over the nine months of the course. I lost 16 kgs and achieved regular habits and a health conscious approach. My blood sugar improved and hopefully I have learned to avoid diabetes in the future.

My thanks to Adam and my fellows on the course for the lively atmosphere in the sessions, which proved of infinite value to me.

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Response from James Gilpin, Stroke Service Improvement Lead, Southern Health and Social Care Trust 2 years ago
James Gilpin
Stroke Service Improvement Lead,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 17/02/2022 at 12:14
Published on Care Opinion at 12:14

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Hi 'Second Chance',

This is a good news story. Sometimes in life there are obstacles that are put in our path to ensure a happy healthy life.

That said it is great to hear that you were able to do something about your circumstances that you didn't want for yourself anymore, it certainly sounds like the course support was great from all involved.

Take care,

James

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Response from Lynne Smart, Head of Service, Health Improvement, Southern Health and Social Care Trust 2 years ago
Lynne Smart
Head of Service, Health Improvement,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 20/02/2022 at 12:34
Published on Care Opinion on 21/02/2022 at 09:08

HI Second Chance

Thank you for sharing your experience of the SHSCT Diabetes Prevention Programme and am delighted to hear about the lifestyle changes you have successfully made and this will have lasting impact for your future health.

I have passed your feedback on to Adam and the wider Diabetes prevention team and they are delighted with your progress and feedback.

Lynne Smart Health Improvement, SHSCT

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