Elsie Bertram Diabetes Centre - Young People

04/09/2019

Calling all EBDC patients, for diabetes advice from a DSN, call 01603 288 513
Leave a msg & they'll get back to you
M-F 9-4:30pm

04/09/2019

I won't be around to nag you about your appointments people, please be mindful of your appointment dates! Don't just NOT turn up 😲

04/09/2019

May not be for you, but quite a few out there are trying it!

A national campaign to raise awareness of the Low Carb Program has reached more than 40 million people.

04/09/2019

For those who like a bit of in depth reading...

Technologies to support the management of type 1 diabetes have seen tremendous advances over the past few decades. Starting with the development of early insulin pumps and blood glucose meters, progress has accelerated in recent years with the development of new devices and integration with consumer...

04/09/2019

That report book phrase "could do better" springs to mind.

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2019/aug/uk-criticised-for-falling-behind-in-diabetes-treatment-advancements-91945121.html

The actual article to follow...

The UK has "lagged behind" other countries in terms of providing diabetes technologies according to an op-ed by The Lancet Diabetes &Endocrinology. The article discusses pioneering new treatment approaches and how the diabetes landscape has changed in recent years.

04/09/2019

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2019/Jul/Tattoo-developed-that-changes-colour-in-response-to-blood-glucose-levels-99868253.html

Interesting 🧐

A tattoo which changes colour to reflect movements in blood glucose levels has been created by German scientists. So far, the team from Technical University of Munich have successfully tested out the concept on the skin of pigs.

16/08/2019

https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/norwich/

Not everyone is having a great summer x Just a bit of info if anyone needs it.

Your local food banks work with referral agencies to issue food vouchers to those in need of emergency food in times of crisis.

13/08/2019

https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/free-food-pick-up-norwich-waste-app-olio-1-5846536

Who knew such a thing existed?

As more people try to cut down on food waste, apps that offer free or reduced price food products are gaining popularity.

09/08/2019

Always interested in ways we can make the role better, more effective; drop me a line with your thoughts 😁

09/08/2019

Hi guys, just wanted to let you know that I'm leaving 😢

Stay tooned though as a replacement will be sorted🤣

09/08/2019

A local initiative that could be just what someone out there needs!! Contact them on contact@ontracknorfolk.org or visit their website: www.ontracknorfolk.org 👍

26/07/2019

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-hot-weather.html

I know you know but...😎

Whether you are going on holiday or simply spending some time outdoors in the heat, high temperatures and the close humidity currently sweeping the UK do have an influence for people with long term conditions such as diabetes.