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Diabetes Group Isle of Wight Zoom event: Sign up today

Diabetes Group Isle of Wight invite you to take part in a free Zoom event next week.

The Zoom event will update you on how the Diabetes Centre has adapted their service during Covid-19 to ensure it has been able to continue support and high quality care for people living with diabetes on the Isle of Wight.

Guest speakers include:

  • Liz Whittingstall, Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse
  • Tracey Porteous, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Diabetes Centre, St Mary’s Hospital.

Where and when
The Zoom (online) event takes place on Tuesday 20th October between 12.30pm and 1pm.

Ian Bast, Chairman of Diabetes Group Isle of Wight said,

“Many people have asked us about what’s happening to annual diabetes checks during the COVID-19 period, so we are delighted to be hosting Liz Whittingstall and Tracey Porteous from the Diabetes Centre at St. Mary’s hospital at our zoom event.

“They will share an update to how the service has adapted to ensure people with diabetes on the Island continue to get the care they are entitled to, including essential checks.

“They will also answer as many questions about specific concerns you might have, so I encourage you to join our virtual event.” 

For more information and a link to join the call, please contact: [email protected]

If you have any questions for Liz and Tracey, please email [email protected] by 15th October.

Find out more
Read the latest magazine on Diabetes Group Isle of Wight’s Website.

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