Let's Talk - Asthma, COPD and Diabetes

The Let's Talk session in August provided practical tips and guidance for preventing and managing asthma, COPD and diabetes.

We had talks from Whittington Health Community Respiratory team, Dr Grace McGeoch who runs local diabetes group clinics and one of the London Met student dieticians who have been working with the Age UK Islington social prescribing team. 

See below for information and resources that were shared within the session and additional guides that might be helpful.

❤️ Asthma and COPD

Asthma and Lung UK guide: What is Asthma

Asthma and Lung UK guide: What is COPD

Also further resources shared by Whittington Health Community Respiratory Team.

❤️ The role of diet in reducing the risk and helping to manage diabetes

Small changes to diet can make a big difference when living with pre-diabetes or diabetes. The foods you eat not only make a difference to how you manage your diabetes, but also how you feel and how much energy you have. Paying attention to your diet can also help reduce the risk of getting diabetes.

Healthy Eating for Better Blood Glucose Control, London Met Student Dieticians presentation

Find out more about diabetes via the Diabetes UK website

Find out about the Expert Patient Programme - run by Whittington Health NHS Trust, the programme includes courses to help self-manage long term health conditions including diabetes.

❤️ Further support

If you're not feeling confident in finding the support you need, do get in touch with Age UK Islington.

Contact Age UK Islington on gethelp@ageukislington.org.uk or call them on 020 7281 6018 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm).