Control IT is a lifestyle programme for people who have Type 2 diabetes
Control IT group sessions encourage better understanding through conversations based on every day experience, increasing knowledge and self-management skills. This is an interactive session where information is shared that will help individuals to make lifestyle changes which allow them to manage their condition.
These informal 2 hour sessions will be facilitated by a Dietitian and are suitable for people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or who need a refresher on diabetes information. The course is centred around the following principles:
- Know IT
- Plan IT
- Eat IT
- Live IT
- Move IT
Session locations
Sessions are available in the following places:
East Ayrshire
- North West Area Centre, Kilmarnock
- Dalmellington
- East Ayrshire Community Hospital
South Ayrshire
- Ayr
- Prestwick
- Girvan
North Ayrshire
- Stevenson
- Kilwinning
- Brooksby
- Dalry
How to attend
If you would like to attend an education session, please contact your GP Practice and ask to be referred.
Once your information has been received by the Dietetic Team, you will be invited along to take part allowing us to support you through your diabetes.
Session feedback
Those who have attended the course previously told us:
- “Really useful session, helped me learn more about my condition”
- “Relaxed and friendly atmosphere”
- “Well presented and very worthwhile”
- “The session was great – lots of information and discussions – thank you”