In the past few years,the number of people living with diabetes on the Island has increased almost threefold from 3.5k to 9.5k, mainly Type 2 Diabetes.

Diabetes Group IOW are hosting guest speaker, Dr Lorena Arnez, consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Diabetes Centre,St Mary’s hospital.She will share her expert knowledge about how a low carbohydrate diet can be a simple & effective way to help manage diabetes.Covering areas such as vegetables,fruits,proteins,fats,cheese,alcohol and sweeteners.There will be a Q&A afterwards. The talk will also include a Q&A session, and will be followed by the group’s AGM for those interested in finding out more about the group’s activities. To secure a place, please email info@diabetesiow.org.uk