What is injectable therapies?
The injectable therapies programme has been developed to support people with Type 2 diabetes on insulin and glucose lowering tablet medication to safely adjust treatment doses according to their lifestyle, and help those on GLP-1 therapy understand the options they have to manage their diabetes.
Where?
Injectable therapies is delivered at community venues in North, South and East Ayrshire.
North: Fullarton Community Hub, 1 School Lane, Irvine, KA12 8DF
South: Asda Ayr, Liberator Drive, Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF
East: The Howard Centre, 5 Portland Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 2BT
*Please note venues may be subject to change
Expectations
Injectable therapies consists of four patient group sessions. This consists of one core session and three topic sessions:
Core Session
- Patient Stories
- About insulin, GLP and oral medications
- Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels
- Introduction to stepwise approach
Topic Session 1
- Carbohydrate awareness
- Weight management
- Physical activity
Topic Session 2
- Hypoglycaemia
- Driving
Topic Session 3
- Illness
- Travel
- Feasting and Fasting
Sessions run weekly for four consecutive weeks.
Groups are delivered every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Am sessions: 09.30-13.00 (core session) and 09.30-12.30 (topic sessions)
Pm sessions: 13.30-17.00 (core session) and 13.30-16.30 (topic sessions)
To complete the course you must complete the core session and all topic sessions.
How do I sign up?
If you are on insulin or a GLP-1 injection and you wish to be considered for the injectable therapies course, please contact the Diabetes Team on 01563 827642
*Please note you may require referral to the service from your GP