Diabetics UK - Croydon Group
| Published: 13th May 2007 10:55 |
Diabetes is an incurable condition where the body's method for balancing blood sugar levels has broken down or is impared. With diet and medicines, a near normal life is possible, if the levels get seriously out of control - then blindness, amputation, kidney failure and heart failure can follow.
The Diabetes UK - Croydon Group is run largely by patients under the care of Mayday University Hospital. The Croydon Group:
- Holds meetings where diabetics and careres listen to experts, then discuss and shares experiences with others
- Organise fundraising events for research
At each meeting there is:
- A report on the latest diabetic developments
- A social session over refreshments where you can share experiences with others
- A trading stal for books on diabetes and similar items
Non-members are welcome to come along before deciding whether to join,
2007 Meetings
Meetings are held at 8:00pm on the second Thursday at St. Judes Church Small Hall, Thornton Road, Thornton Heath
Thursday 10th May
Richard Lane - Islet Transplantee
Thursday 12th July
Abdool Nayeck - Food & Diabetes
Thursday 13th September
Lois Clark - Exercise for Health
Thursday 8th November
Dr Rajan Namasivayam - GP
To join or find out more call Tim Read (membership secretary) 020 8656 5636
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