DESMOND

DESMOND is the longest standing course for people with type 2 Diabetes. It is suitable for the newly diagnosed and as a foundation course for those with established diabetes. It follows a national curriculum with all of the DESMOND Educators meeting strict training standards

First steps in self-management education for people with type 2 diabetes.

Programme inclusion criteria

Type 2 diabetes - newly diagnosed or established, HbA1c 48mmol/mol and above  18 years or older  Able to attend group education in person  Speak English/language of DESMOND educator

What do these modules look like?

• 6 hours of structured self management group education
• Delivered by 2 trained health care professionals
• In 1 day or 2 half-day formats
• Newly diagnosed module – for those within first 12 months of diagnosis
• Foundation Modules – for those with established diabetes
• In groups of up to 10 participants who may wish to bring a partner/friend with them
• Supported by specially developed resources
• Deliverable in both health care settings or local community venues

Content includes:

• Thoughts and feelings of the participants around diabetes
• Understanding diabetes and glucose: what happens in the body
• Understanding the risk factors and complications associated with diabetes
• Understanding more about monitoring and medication
• How to take control – Food Choices – Physical Activity
• Planning for the future

What these modules can do for you:

• Improves understanding of diabetes
• Lowers HbA1c
• Improves other biomedical outcomes
• Supports weight reduction
• Improves levels of physical activity
• Is an effective smoking cessation intervention
• Reduces depression
• Promotes positive behaviour change