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Medical experts offer free diabetes advice
Leading medical consultants will be sharing their diabetes expertise at Do You Want to?
two events organised by the Diabetes UK Swindon group which provides • Gain a deeper understanding of yourself
support, advice and education to the 11,000 people affected by the condi- and become more confident in coping with
tion in the town. everyday situations
On 1 October, Vladimir Vaks, “Ensuring that people with diabetes • Make sense of relationships and situations
consultant in diabetes and endo- in Swindon get all the education and
crinology, will discuss the impact advice they need to manage their • Manage feelings of stress, depression, anxiety,
of testosterone deficiency in men condition is a really important part of anger or confusion
with Type 2 diabetes which can lead our voluntary group’s mission. Elaine Watt Focused Counselling
to sexual problems, tiredness and “We are always open to new mem- BACP accredited counsellor
weight gain. bers and would encourage anyone
On 5 November, consultant po- affected by diabetes, their relatives Tel: 07919 343407
diatric surgeon Matthew Cichero and friends, to attend.” to make an appointment for a no fee consultation
will discuss footcare. Of the 100 The meetings at Broadgreen Cen- www.focusedcounselling.com
amputations carried out every week tre, Salisbury Street, Swindon, SN1
on people with diabetes, up to 80 are 2AN start at 7.30pm.
preventable. For details contact Diabetes UK
Stephen MacMahon, Swindon South West on 01823 448260 or mail
Diabetes UK service champion, said: [email protected]

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