Diabetic Support Group

Sir, I don’t think a week goes by without some section of the media raising concerns about the increase in the number of people who suffer with diabetes.

I should imagine that most people are aware that this illness can not only be life changing but life threatening as well.

The reverse of this of course if diagnosed early and with the right advice the condition can in fact be reversed.

Based on the fact that as much information that can be obtained can only be beneficial to everyone, attempts are being made to set a diabetic support group here on the island.

Following recent advertising in all the surgeries and on social media it was surprising that out of nearly 300 diabetics on the island only a handful – ie, about five) indicated any interest in supporting such a group.

Setting up such a group is not a criticism of the work carried by the excellent medical team we have here on the island but would help them by getting extra support from the mainland in the way of speakers with a greater depth of knowledge.

Given sufficient interest, the first step would be simply set up a meeting to discuss the pros and cons of such a group before hopefully moving on with its formation

Can I therefore ask anyone who is interested to get in touch with either Lorraine Hewie directly at ACVS (600611) or your local surgery who will pass on your interest.

Given sufficient support, a venue and date together with a speaker will be arranged at the earliest opportunity.

Yours, Peter Randell, Whiting Bay.