The services include prevention of obesity, healthy eating, exercise, adult weight management, stop smoking services, falls prevention and NHS health checks. Currently all services are delivered virtually. Adult weight management A 12 week course open to anyone motivated to lose weight and with a BMI greater than 25. There are nutritionist-led group discussions, fun exercise…
Tag: Exercise
Diabetes – Exercise & peripheral neuropathy
We welcomed Clare Strongman to give a talk at the group’s first virtual meeting. Clare is a specialist diabetes exercise instructor, and runs the GP exercise referral scheme at Impington Sports Centre. She is also a PhD student at Anglia Ruskin University studying exercise intervention into peripheral neuropathy. A copy of Clare’s slide presentation can…
Exercise
We welcomed Ellen Bridges, Physical Activity Coordinator for South Cambridgeshire “Let’s Get Moving”, Cambridgeshire County Council. She explained that her role is to help set up and then support activities in South Cambridgeshire. https://www.letsgetmovingcambridgeshire.co.uk Government guidelines are 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 times a week, defined as where the heart rate is increased. As you…
Type 2 diabetes Q&A
We welcomed Firs House nurses Marie Rouse and Jane Woodward to the meeting. The structure of the diabetes team has been revised, with Dr Sara Bastiani taking over the lead role, supported by Marie who is new to the practice. Jane continues to be part of the team, particularly for those who are pre-diabetes. Marie now…