DISCOVER stands for Diabetes Insights and Self Care Options via Education and Reflection. It's a free course for people with Type 2 diabetes.
DISCOVER courses will help you manage the changes that type 2 diabetes brings to your life. They offer the opportunity to meet and share experiences with others.
DISCOVER courses are run over 4 weeks. Each session is 2.5 hours.
You will be invited to attend a follow-up session at 6 months and 12 months.
DISCOVER DIABETES course
This is a good opportunity for you to meet other people with type 2 diabetes. A family member, carer or friend is also welcome to book a place and attend with you for support.
Book your free place on a DISCOVER course
When you attend the course you will:
- get up-to-date information on type 2 diabetes
- learn practical skills to help you manage your diabetes
- discuss things that affect diabetes treatment like food choices, being active, managing weight, medicines, smoking, alcohol, check-ups, eye care, foot care and more
- gain helpful skills and confidence in how to manage your diabetes well.
People who have attended the DISCOVER course have found it of benefit to them:
"The group has helped me to understand my diabetes and how to help myself" - Elizabeth, Carlow.
"Excellent course, very informative, worthwhile" - John, Tullow.
What you will learn during each session
Session 1
- What is type 2 diabetes
- My health results
- Possible complications
- Weight management
- Making a change
Session 2
- Food for health
- Physical activity
- Weight management
- Making a change
Session 3
- Food for health
- Sitting less
- Minding our minds
- Making a change
Session 4
- Entitlements and safety
- Medicines
- Making a change
- Planning ahead
You are welcome to bring a family member, carer or friend to support you. Just book a place for them.
You will be invited to attend a follow-up session at 6 months and 12 months. This is an opportunity to revisit topics, provide new information, review health results and make plans.
Book your free place on a DISCOVER DIABETES course
Watch a video on the benefits of taking part in a DISCOVER diabetes course