The annual programme aims to reward excellence and share good practice across the international DESMOND community, which delivers structured education about Type 2 diabetes.
Dr Westgate, Lead GP for Diabetes in Cumbria said: “We are delighted that our team has been recognised for all their hard work which has made DESMOND in Cumbria the success that it has become. DESMOND is a fundamental element in the treatment pathway of Type 2 Diabetes , providing a high value intervention to support people to take control and self-manage. Our aim is to provide education to people ‘at risk’ of Diabetes and with a confirmed diagnosis, to support people in making informed choices. The importance of what we eat and how active we are, can be huge in terms of avoiding Type 2 Diabetes and also affects the treatment required for diabetes. We also recognise the importance of patient education in helping people with diabetes be more confident to be actively involved in decisions around their Diabetes'.
In Cumbria over 6000 people with Type 2 Diabetes have attended the nationally recognised “DESMOND” structured education programme since it was launched in the county in 2009.
Another 4000 people who were identified at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes have also attended the DESMOND Walking Away programme.
Bernie Stribling, DESMOND director said: “The standards were once again extremely high and the quality of entries is a testament to all of the hard, dedicated and innovative work being carried out by DESMOND teams.”
The winners will be revealed on Friday 13th November, the day before World Diabetes Day 2015.
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