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Tools available to help those with Type 2 Diabetes
09/03/2021
People urged not to silently struggle alone during the pandemic
People who have Type 2 Diabetes are being reminded tools are available to help them change their lifestyle and manage the condition.
The GO Active Get Healthy programme has been running in north Oxfordshire for the last four years and is managed by Cherwell District Council and funded by Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. The programme provides the latest advice and wellbeing offers to patients needing assistance with controlling their Diabetes.
Cherwell District Council’s lead member for health and wellbeing, Councillor Andrew McHugh said: “The GO Active Get Healthy programme is a lifeline for people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, giving them the opportunity to seize the initiative and do something positive to take control of their condition. Even during lockdown, help is available from the Cherwell team for those living with Diabetes.”
The six-month service is free and normally helps around ten new people each month on their journey to better health. Since the start of the pandemic these numbers have dropped significantly, leading to concerns from health professionals that people are silently struggling alone.
Oxfordshire GP, Ellen Fallows, is also a clinical lead for the NHS Type-2 Diabetes remission pilot. Dr Fallows said: “During lockdown, it is more important than ever to keep active to boost your mood and keep your blood sugars healthy. Type-2 Diabetes increases the chances of becoming seriously unwell from Covid-19; getting support through GO Active Get Healthy will give you the motivation you need to stick to your goals and keep going.”
To help patients during lockdown, the GO Active Get Healthy programme has been made even simpler to access, with people now able to self-refer rather than waiting for a GP to sign them up.
Several additions have also been made to the scheme, enabling members to get the most out of the programme, even when gyms and leisure centres are closed. These include dedicated telephone support, an ‘exercise at home’ pack with free pedometer and premium access to the latest NHS-endorsed EXi App, with in built activity tracker and bespoke exercise prescription plan.
Once leisure centres and sports organisations reopen, patients will then be given access to a range of wellbeing offers to help increase their levels of activity. This includes substantial savings at council-run leisure centres such as £1 for a gym induction, £1 per class and £1 for a swimming session.
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Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam