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Invercargill Community Event: Type 2 Diabetes Education

Invercargill Community Event: Type 2 Diabetes Education

WellSouth Primary Health Network is offering community education for residents of Invercargill and the surrounding region with Type 2 Diabetes.

Its called DESMOND, which stands for Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed.

Put simply DESMOND is:
• A way of finding out more about Type 2 Diabetes
• A resource to help manage the changes diabetes brings to life
• An opportunity to meet and share experiences with others
DESMOND sessions are run in local areas in small groups.

DESMOND is a FREE one-day programme from 9am until approximately 4pm. Led by trained health professionals it is an education session designed to support the person with diabetes to become the expert.

To register or for more information, please ring WellSouth on 03 214 6436 or 0800 800 249

Bookings are essential.

WHAT: DESMOND Workshop to learn about management of Type 2 Diabetes

WHEN: Invercargill Tuesday 15 March 2016

WHERE: Invercargill address provided at time of booking

BOOKINGS: Essential contact WellSouth 03 214 6436 or 0800 800 249

ENDS

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