About Locala - Desmond
DESMOND provides education to type 2 diabetics or those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Any queries regarding DESMOND call 030 3330 9869.
Locala - Desmond Description
Desmond is a team working together to improve opportunities for learning and support for people with type 2 diabetes or at the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and the health care professionals involved with them.
The Desmond modules are detailed written curriculums where participants are made to feel welcome and involved by our educators.
Educators are all healthcare professionals working within the community.
Participants are encouraged to discover and work out knowledge with support from the educators rather than being 'taught'.
DESMOND provides evidence based facts and up to date information about Diabetes.
Accessing a DESMOND education programme within Locala is easy. Simply contact 01484 415534 to book onto a course near you or alternatively, you can be referred by a health professional. we have many dates and venues available. You can now also self refer into the service via - http://www. locala.org. uk /your-healthcare /diabetes /who-is-desmond /ereferral-desmond /.
Locala Community Partnerships provides NHS community services to over 400, 000
people in Kirklees and beyond. We are a Community Interest Company (CIC) an
independent, not for profit social enterprise.
Being a social enterprise means we have the freedom to improve and develop what we do. We still deliver NHS services but in a much more coordinated, integrated and
community focussed way.
The people who are most in touch with patients' needs - doctors, nurses and
therapists as well as elected members of the public are directly involved in shaping as
well as providing our services - and that has to be good for you and your family.
Not-for-profit
As we are a not-for-profit business, any financial surplus is re-invested back into
supporting patient care.
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In DESMOND sessions we are often asked about whether the DVLA need to be informed if you are diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Here is a useful article from Diabetes UK explaining things
Remember the HbA1c from your DESMOND session? Here's a reminder about why it is important
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If you're at risk of type 2 diabetes, you may be able to prevent it developing by making lifestyle changes.
You should: - eat a healthy, balanced diet - lose weight (if you're overweight) and maintain a healthy weight ... - stop smoking (if you smoke) - drink alcohol in moderation - take plenty of regular exercise
If you already have type 2 diabetes, it may be possible to control your symptoms by making the above changes. This will also minimise your risk of developing complications. Read more about living with type 2 diabetes. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditi…/Diabetes-typ e2/…/Living-with.aspx
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We are always here for you! Thats a promise from Locala Community Partnership. If you need help, contact Desmond (Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed) on this number 030 3330 9869 or visit our Website http://www.locala.org.uk/your-heal…/dia betes/who-is-desmond/.