DESMOND – Type 2 Diabetes Education Service

Learn more about managing TYPE 2 Diabetes with DESMOND

Do you have type 2 diabetes?

The Trust provides an education service known as DESMOND which stands for Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed. The service is aimed for individuals with type 2 diabetes who may want more knowledge and support to those who are:

• Newly diagnosed
• Foundation- diagnosed one year or more

It is a relaxed one day, group educational programme, with both face-to-face and virtual courses taking place over the coming months.

The current face-to-face group courses are held at:

• Mid-Ulster Hospital Magherafelt
• Ballymoney Health Centre
• Moyle Hospital Larne

We also provide a virtual option at the same times and with the same content but in the comfort of your own home (confidentiality etc still applies)

Topics covered by the DESMOND programme

• Understanding type 2 diabetes
• Blood results and possible complications
• Glucose monitoring
• Carbohydrates and fats
• Activity advice
• Goal setting
• Wellbeing and expectations for future care.

How can I refer or self refer?

Once a patient understands and consents to DESMOND, (different to a dietician referral)  health care professionals, that have use of the Clinical communications Gateway can refer via this method. Other healthcare professionals can contact us for our quick referral form (Please include recent blood results and BP with patients consent)

Self referral for participants: via 028 2766 1478 or email DesmondDiabetesCourse@northerntrust.hscni.net.

The course is currently held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30am to 4pm.

The Admin/booking office is open Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm for all enquiries.

MyDESMOND App

The MyDESMOND is a free self-directed digital 24/7 access educational tool which includes a step tracker, ‘ask the expert’ function, videos, forums and much more!

It is only accessible after referral, and not directly from your mobile phone App store.

It can be used via a computer, tablet or smart phone.

Once registered and activated, it provides lifetime access to evidence-based information and support.

You will need to provide your email to register. The DESMOND National Office take care of consent/data protection.

More information

If you would like more information about our courses, or to book a place on a DESMOND programme, please call 028 2766 1478 or email DesmondDiabetesCourse@northerntrust.hscni.net.

More information on DESMOND is available at: http://www.desmond-project.org.uk/