X-PERT is delivered over five / six once weekly group sessions However you have the option to attend as many sessions as you wish but for full benefit it is recommended to complete the course.
During the CV-19 pandemic we were delivering this course online. We have now resumed face to face sessions and will also continue to offer the choice of online delivery.
The sessions are delivered by trained educators and the learning is interactive and you have opportunity to ask questions.
The online sessions are delivered via Microsoft Teams . You will need access to a laptop /PC or Smart Phone or tablet.
The course is accompanied by a comprehensive X-PERT handbook and additional interactive resources are provided.
The course is delivered in English for patients with Type 2 Diabetes(not on insulin therapy)* .
*For S.Asian Patients we offer the choice of a course which may meet their language needs. Please ask your GP for a referral .
*If you are on insulin there is an Insulin XPERT option via GP referral.
*If you require support with translation please ask your GP to refer and we offer other adapted education options.
The course covers:
- Understanding Diabetes,reversal of Diabetes
- Dietary approaches and Weight Management
- Carbohydrate Awareness
- Healthy shopping tips/Understanding food labels/Physical activity and exercise/Psychology of eating.
- Long term health complications and Foot-care
- Are you an X-PERT? Summary and Conclusions
To Register your interest for the course please complete this form and we will contact you in due course