Learning – Supported Learning Programmes

Adults with Type 1 diabetes – DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating)

•The DAFNE course provided by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is for adults (over 17 years old) with type 1 diabetes, it is a comprehensive and often life-changing experience

•DAFNE aims to help adults with type 1 diabetes lead as normal a life as possible, whilst also maintaining blood glucose levels within healthy targets, to reduce the risk of long-term diabetes complications

•It is far more than a carbohydrate counting programme, although learning and refining the skills necessary to count the carbohydrate in each meal and to inject the right dose of insulin are an important part of the course

•You can complete DAFNE courses, either on a face-to-face or remotely – a blend of online learning and virtual group sessions

•Find out more about DAFNE here www.dafne.nhs.uk

•If you are an adult with newly diagnosed? type 1 diabetes in Norfolk and Waveney you may be eligible for DAFNE, please speak with your health care professional about a referral

“I knew I needed help, the support group was the first time I ever spoke to other people who have type 1 diabetes. When I started the DAFNNE course my HbA1c was 108 to 54 within 6 months gave me the education I needed to be able to understand my illness and to be able to manage it. My motivation for controlling my diabetes was having being able to have a baby with my husband, when my HbA1c reached 48 my pregnancy journey was able to begin.” Hear Jenny’s story here Jenny Rayner – DAFNE podcast – YouTube

Adults with Type 2 diabetes – N-DaY (Norwich Diabetes and You)

•The N-DaY course provided by Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is for adults (over 17 years old) with type 2 diabetes

•This course delivered by diabetes facilitators has been locally developed to improve your knowledge and understanding of your condition so that you can make informed decisions and improve how you manage it. The 2 hour course covers:

•How insulin & sugars work in your body

•The role of medication in diabetes management

•The importance of annual reviews

•Short & long term complications

•The role of diet and exercise

•Other support that is available to you

•You can complete N-DaY courses, either face-to-face at various locations or remotely via Zoom

•If you are an adult with newly diagnosed? type 2 diabetes in Norfolk and Waveney you may be eligible for N-DaY, please speak with your health care professional about a referral

Adults with Type 2 diabetes – DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed)

•The DESMOND course provided by Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is for adults (over 17 years old) with type 2 diabetes

•It is group-based education programme which aims to support people to self-manage their condition, through a structured education programme targeting lifestyle modification and behaviour change.

•The programme is delivered by trained educators, built around group activities, and content includes:

•Thoughts and feelings of participants around type 2 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

•You can complete DESMOND courses, either face-to-face at various locations or virtually.

•A digital-version of the programme is available on the MyDESMOND platform.

•If you are an adult with newly diagnosed? type 2 diabetes in Norfolk and Waveney you may be eligible for DESMOND, please speak with your health care professional about a referral

Adults with Type 1 diabetes – BERTIE (Bournemouth Type 1 Diabetes Education) Programme

•BERTIE is a four week course provided by XXXX is for adults (over 16 years old) with type 1 diabetes

•It involves attending a 6-hour group education programme once a week for four consecutive weeks. The time between sessions is used for participants to put their newly-learned skills into practice. The aims of the course are:

•for participants to achieve their own goals relating to their diabetes

•for participants to learn how to adjust their insulin according to their lifestyle and not vice versa

•for participants to learn how diabetes can affect their health, and what they can do to stay healthy

•It is essential that participants attend the whole programme, and agree to do the required “homework” to gain full benefit from the course

•You can complete BERTIE courses, either face-to-face at various locations or remotely via Zoom

•An online learning programme based on the part of the BERTIE programme has been developed which covers carbohydrate counting and insulin dose adjustment. It is freely accessible on www.bertieonline.org.uk

•If you are an adult with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes in Norfolk and Waveney you may be eligible for BERTIE, please speak with your health care professional about a referral

People with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes – KLIFF (King’s Lynn Insulin For Food)

•KLIFF is a course is for people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes on a background (basal) insulin and quick acting (bolus) insulin, provided by The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn.

•KLIFF covers the following topics:

•What is diabetes

•Glucose monitoring

•Roles of Insulin

•Insulin injection technique

•Carbohydrate counting; including snacks and eating out

•Corrective doses

•Hypo management

•Sick day rules

•Alcohol

•Annual review & Social Aspects

•Physical activity

•You can complete KLIFF courses, either one day of face-to-face group session or series of virtual sessions.

•If you are an adult with newly diagnosed? diabetes in Norfolk and Waveney you may be eligible for KLIFF, please speak with your health care professional about a referral

Adults with Type 2 diabetes – Type 2 Diabetes Education Programme – West Norfolk

•The Type 2 Diabetes Education Programme is for adults (18+) people recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. It is a 4 hour group session, provided by Norfolk Community Health and Care professionals.

•You can complete courses face-to-face at various locations at different venues throughout West Norfolk

• If you are an adult with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes in Norfolk and Waveney you may be eligible, please speak with your health care professional about a referral.