v EMAIL: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk v 18th April 2024 • The HERALD • Page 49 Karen 07590 516009 Wednesday 5.30pm & 7pm Thursdays 7.30am & 9am St John’s Church Hall, Hythe Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Slimming World and Diabetes UK Announce New Partnership To nd out more listen to the Slimming World Podcast ‘Diabetes: What You Need To Know’ on audible, Spotify or global player or pop along to your local Slimming World group. Slimming World Consultant Karen Wyatt runs groups in Hythe, please see Karen’s advert for more details. Slimming World and Diabetes UK have recently joined forces to share expertise on weight loss, long-term healthy eating and diabetes. In partnership, they aim to support people living with diabetes, and those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, to manage their weight in a way that works for them. Lisa Salmon, Slimming World’s Managing Director, says: “For many years, Slimming World has supported thousands of members in our community groups and online via our digital programme to lose weight and manage their diabetes – with many of our members being able to reduce medication, and for some with type 2 diabetes even put the condition into remission – and lead healthier lives. We’ve always directed our members living with diabetes to Diabetes UK for support outside of weight management, which is why we’re delighted to be working more closely with them, collaborating on resources, producing co-branded recipes and increasing our knowledge by sharing our expertise. Through this partnership we aim to further deepen our understanding of the challenges and misconceptions people living with diabetes face, demonstrate our commitment to supporting our members with the latest and most effective information in diabetes care around diet and weight loss, and to reach even more people living with diabetes or at risk of type 2 diabetes with inspiration and advice.” Diabetes UK estimates that more than ve million people in the UK are living with diabetes. e charity is leading the ght against the UK’s foremost health condition, and weight loss plays a huge part in the management of di erent types of diabetes, and for the remission, and prevention of type 2 diabetes. Collette Marshall, Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, says: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Slimming World over the next three years, working together to raise awareness of the importance of weight management and long-term healthy eating habits for those living with all types of diabetes and at risk of developing type 2. Millions of people living with diabetes find managing their weight a struggle and maintaining a healthy weight and losing weight can be hard. Differences in our genetic make-up mean that some people are more predisposed to eating more and must fight their biology to maintain a healthy weight; the food environment and poverty both play important roles in overweight and obesity. It’s extremely complex, and no one with diabetes should feel guilty about their weight. In partnership, we will support people living with diabetes to lose weight and manage their weight in a way that works for them and reach those who are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, potentially preventing or delaying a diagnosis. With 5 million people now living with diabetes in the UK, this partnership has never been more important. We look forward to working with Slimming World over the next three years and seeing what we can achieve, together.” Hythe Memory Group Hythe Memory Group meet up every Monday, from 2pm to 3.15pm at Cornerstone (Hythe URC), New Road, Hythe. Families Matter run the support group which o ers cognitive stimulation therapy for people with early stage dementia. It encourages people to socialise and have fun learning and remembering together. Carers are also welcome to stay and have a cup of tea and chat to other carers. For further information and to reserve your place please contact the Families Matter o ce on: 023 8020 7623 or email: o ce.fm.hurc@gmail.com. Places are limited and need to be booked in advance.
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