We are here to help you.
Type 2 diabetes typically appears later in life and is often associated with lifestyle choices.
The Spirit Hub provides a great starting point to begin learning about diabetes and how the body can be affected by diabetes.
Adele attended an X-PERT course after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Initially fearful and worried about her diagnosis, she really embraced and commited herself to the course and says she hasn't felt this good for 20 years! She has lost 20kg, halved her medication dosage, and is well on her way to remission.
Source: Spirit clinical services
There are four distinct symptoms to look out for which could indicate diabetes. These are referred to as the four Ts.
Source: Diabetes UK
The good news is that diabetes can be managed easily by making simples changes to healthy eating and lifestyle. Diabetes can be managed effectively and many people with diabetes lead healthy and active lives.
Patients can easily self-refer by visiting Spirit Hub or by speaking to the call centre team on 01233 228749.
Don't worry If you don't have your medical details just contact the call centre – they will contact the GP practice to obtain the relevant details.
No, anybody with a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes in Kent & Medway is eligible to attend.
Anyone with Type 2 diabetes and registered with a GP practice within the Kent and Medway ICB, including those of no fixed abode. Patients being referred to the service should be over the age of 18.
The Hub is for people who have received a diabetes diagnosis (Type 1 or Type 2) and would benefit from structured education. All patients with diabetes must be registered with GPs within the Kent and Medway ICB.
The Hub is not just for people that are newly diagnosed, anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes would be able to use the Hub to get access to Structured Education. We know that many people have had diabetes for many years and have never attended a course, we are keen that they are encouraged to attend, and Healthcare Professionals will be encouraged to also refer these people.
The call centre staff can be contacted by telephone from 08:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday.
Multi language support is available.
Our website is available 24/7 where patients can book their course directly, or even read up on the wealth of information provided about diabetes.
Education programmes will be run by your local diabetes teams.
We are here to help you.
Type 2 diabetes typically appears later in life and is often associated with lifestyle choices.
The Spirit Hub provides a great starting point to begin learning about diabetes and how the body can be affected by diabetes.
Adele attended an X-PERT course after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Initially fearful and worried about her diagnosis, she really embraced and commited herself to the course and says she hasn't felt this good for 20 years! She has lost 20kg, halved her medication dosage, and is well on her way to remission.
Source: Spirit clinical services
There are four distinct symptoms to look out for which could indicate diabetes. These are referred to as the four Ts.
Source: Diabetes UK
The good news is that diabetes can be managed easily by making simples changes to healthy eating and lifestyle. Diabetes can be managed effectively and many people with diabetes lead healthy and active lives.
Patients can easily self-refer by visiting Spirit Hub or by speaking to the call centre team on 01233 228749.
Don't worry If you don't have your medical details just contact the call centre – they will contact the GP practice to obtain the relevant details.
No, anybody with a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes in Kent & Medway is eligible to attend.
Anyone with Type 2 diabetes and registered with a GP practice within the Kent and Medway ICB, including those of no fixed abode. Patients being referred to the service should be over the age of 18.
The Hub is for people who have received a diabetes diagnosis (Type 1 or Type 2) and would benefit from structured education. All patients with diabetes must be registered with GPs within the Kent and Medway ICB.
The Hub is not just for people that are newly diagnosed, anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes would be able to use the Hub to get access to Structured Education. We know that many people have had diabetes for many years and have never attended a course, we are keen that they are encouraged to attend, and Healthcare Professionals will be encouraged to also refer these people.
The call centre staff can be contacted by telephone from 08:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday.
Multi language support is available.
Our website is available 24/7 where patients can book their course directly, or even read up on the wealth of information provided about diabetes.
Education programmes will be run by your local diabetes teams.