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Are you Newly Diagnosed?

Many people feel a variety of feelings when they find out they have diabetes. It is normal to feel worried, anxious or scared. It’s important to remember that you are not alone. Here are a few tips to start you on the road to managing diabetes.

Tips for Coping part 1

Tips for Coping part 2

Diabetes group education classes

These group education classes are available for patients who:

  • have newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
  • have type 2 diabetes and are starting on insulin
  • are on insulin.

Talk to your general practice team for further information about the classes and to ask for a referral.

More about the classes click here

OPEN
CALENDER OF EVENTS

Nov
21
Thu
High Tea Party and Awards @ Diabetes Christchurch
Nov 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

All Welcome to Diabetes Christchurch Annual High Tea Party and presentation of OBE’s and  50 and 60 years on insulin awards.

Entertainment and sing a long with the velvety voice of Pat Hannah.

Good food and good company.

Please bring a small plate of food to share but there will also be brilliant sandwiches etc by Wanda Peters

Please let us know that you are coming.

Nov
22
Fri
Armchair Exercise Group @ Diabetes Christchurch
Nov 22 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am

 

This class has been developed to help introduce regular and enjoyable exercise to people with diabetes.

Class is taken by Janet Straight.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes.

Cost is $5 per session for members

 

 

Nov
23
Sat
Lap the Map
Nov 23 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come along and join in with this Ferrymead Lions Awareness week fundraiser. Starting at The Rock area, Sumner –   bottle tops will be handed out to participants and tallied at the end of your walks to total the number of kilometers covered.

Raffles available with proceeds to Diabetes Christchurch.

Our ‘Light Up for Diabetes’ candles and Barnaby Bee lapel pins, and the Barnaby soft toy will be available to purchase during all Diabetes Awareness month at the various events.

Nov
29
Fri
Armchair Exercise Group @ Diabetes Christchurch
Nov 29 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am

 

This class has been developed to help introduce regular and enjoyable exercise to people with diabetes.

Class is taken by Janet Straight.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes.

Cost is $5 per session for members

 

 

Dec
6
Fri
Armchair Exercise Group @ Diabetes Christchurch
Dec 6 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am

 

This class has been developed to help introduce regular and enjoyable exercise to people with diabetes.

Class is taken by Janet Straight.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes.

Cost is $5 per session for members

 

 

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