Northallerton diabetes support group marks second anniversary

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

A Type 1 diabetes support group at Northallerton's Friarage Hospital has marked its second anniversary, meeting every three months.

A Type 1 diabetes support group based at Northallerton's Friarage Hospital has marked its second anniversary. The group meets every three months to help patients manage their condition, connect with others and support mental health.

Julia Brown, 68, from Northallerton, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 20, said: 'The support group has been great as chatting to other people makes you realise you are not alone.' She added that meeting people managing similar conditions 'instil a sense of confidence in you'.

Anne Denise Fisher, 74, from South Otterington, was diagnosed at 26 after suffering severe thirst and weight loss. She said the group had 'changed her life'. Ms Fisher described the nurses and consultants running the group as 'wonderful and supportive'. She noted that the condition disrupts her sleep as she monitors glucose levels and responds to alarms from her glucose monitor.

How it is being reported

• Northallerton diabetes café helps Type 1 patients feel 'less alone'Northallerton’s Type 1 diabetes support group at Friarage Hospital marks two years, helping patients manage diabetes, connect with others and support mental health.Darlington & Stockton Times · 21 Oct, 06:00
• North Yorkshire diabetes café helps Type 1 patients feel 'less alone'Northallerton’s Type 1 diabetes support group at Friarage Hospital marks two years, helping patients manage diabetes, connect with others and support mental health.The Northern Echo · 20 Oct, 14:47

In this story: Northallerton · Friarage Hospital · Julia Brown · Anne Denise Fisher · South Otterington

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