Diabetes Conference: Prevention is better than cure 2019
Tuesday 7 May 2019
09:30-6:30
Adelphi House, Salford Manchester, M3 6EN
For enquires please call: 08002982460
“The system desperately needs a robust and uncompromising attack on the causes of type two diabetes and resolute support for those with type one.” – Keith Vaz MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a public health issue
Around 90 per cent of all people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which is closely linked to obesity whereby there is strong evidence to suggest it is preventable. Diabetes and related complications cost the NHS £10 billion a year, representing 10 per cent of the annual budget for England and Wales. With the number of patients expected to rise to 4.6 million by 2030, the healthcare system faces a serious challenge.
Prevention is better than cure
The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that type 2 diabetes can be prevented by 30 minutes of daily moderate exercise and a healthy diet. A key challenge is raising awareness and engaging the community to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. If we want people to adopt healthier lifestyles, we have to make it easier for them to do so.
Learning Outcomes:
An update on the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programme
An update on the digital stream NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme – digital stream
Intervention and prevention strategies
Incorporating digital technology into digital delivery into diabetes prevention
How new technologies can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
Creating awareness and enabling people to change their behaviours
Schemes to engage the community
See the benefits of working in collaboration to raise awareness will help prevent the illness and encourage those with diabetes manage their condition
