Type 2 diabetes education programmes

Diabetes UK Type 2 Magazine

Magazine - Newly diagnosed with diabetes

Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

Paper format or download

Paper format magazines can be ordered from Diabetes UK - here

Provide to all newly diagnosed diabetics.

DESMOND is a structured education programme specifically for people with type 2 diabetes

Recommended for everyone diagnosed

2 x 3 hour sessions - face to face
or
3 x 2 hour sessions - virtual
or
My Desmond app - self guided learning

Meet Desmond leaflets are available from the local coordinator

Digital platform to access personal bloods and screening results. Educational material available

Recommended for everyone diagnosed who can access digital platforms

App and web based

Patients can self-sign up online at https://mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/
Or complete SCI-Diabetes sign up with email under demographics

Last reviewed: 04/04/2023

Next review date: 04/04/2025

Reviewer name(s): Fiona Green.