Isle of Man
Your Local DESMOND Coordination Team
Name: Ruth Ward
Telephone: 01624 650870
Email: DieteticAdmin@gov.im
Times available: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00. Courses run monthly on a Monday 09:30-17:00
Localities: DESMOND is currently being delivered throughout the Isle of Man
Local Referral Pathway: Referrals to dietetics via DieteticAdmin@gov.im by a health care professional e.g. GP, Practice Nurse, Health Visitor, Community Mental Health Professional, Consultant, Specialist Nurse
Modules Delivered:
DESMOND Newly Diagnosed module available (for patients up to 12 months post diagnosis)
DESMOND Foundation module available (for those with established diabetes)
MyDESMOND – Type 2 Diabetes Management - Digital programme for people with Type 2 diabetes. Visit www.mydesmond.com to find out more
MyDESMOND – Babysteps – a digital type 2 diabetes prevention course for women who had gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy.
Overview
The DESMOND course is currently run on a monthly basis by trained educators. The course is held on the Nobles Hospital site at the Day Assessment Treatment Unit. Parking is freely available at the main car park. We have been running the course now for 7 years and feedback from previous attendees has been that it has been extremely useful in helping to increase knowledge so that they can better manage their Diabetes. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and people are welcome to bring along a friend or partner with them for support. If you would like to know more about DESMOND on the Isle of Man please contact us via email or telephone above and we will be happy to help.
Further Information