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DESMOND Training
As a centre for award winning training, the DESMOND Programme now has a number of training days available, including our DESMOND 1-day Core training which looks at the philosophy, theories and behaviours that underpin all of our modules. This training is the first step in all Educator training and is also available for anyone looking to find out more about the DESMOND Programme and what makes it stand apart from other diabetes education programmes or for those looking to develop their own education programme or just for general interest.
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EDUCATOR UPDATE! The DESMOND Key Food Messages
In May 2011 Diabetes UK released 'Evidence based nutrition guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes', this has since been reviewed by the DESMOND Curriculum and Training Team.
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EDUCATOR ALERT!
The use of Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) in the diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes
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Set Up An Educator Network
Are you interested in sharing top tips with other DESMOND Educators? Do you want to keep up to date on the latest developments and research of the National Programme? Then set up a 'DESMOND Educator Network'
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National Recognition for DESMOND Sites
We are pleased to announce that 2 DESMOND sites have gained national recognition of their outstanding efforts. Aneurin Bevan Health Board made it into the finalists shortlist at the NHS Wales Awards 2011 and Mizen Primary Care Team, West Cork have been awarded a poster presentation at the annual conference for the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists.
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Quality Development: Who to Contact
Are you a DESMOND Educator? Where are you on our Quality Development (QD) pathway? Want to get your mentoring visit booked?
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