To coincide with World Diabetes Day (Weds 14 Nov) Airedale hospital have announced new dates for their ‘Diabetes Made Easy’ courses, following the popularity of the sessions launched earlier this year. New dates are available from November at venues throughout Keighley, Skipton, Ilkley and surrounding areas, for people with type 2 diabetes. They are also […]

Educational sessions are now being offered across the district to people with type two diabetes by specialists from Airedale hospital. ‘Diabetes made easy’ are new, two-hour sessions for anyone with type two diabetes who would like to understand more about the condition. Patients only need to come along to one session to gain a broad […]

Diabetes staff from Airedale hospital are piloting a new scheme to provide short educational sessions in the community for patients with type 2 diabetes. Attendees will get a better understanding of their diabetes, and will learn about how controlling diet can help to manage the condition. The sessions are taking place at two locations. The […]

An 82 year old Foulridge resident has been awarded a medal in recognition of living for 50 years with Type 1 diabetes. Mrs Ellis was presented with a Diabetes UK medal at a special ceremony at Airedale Hospital’s Diabetes Centre. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease which develops when the pancreas doesn’t produce any […]

Two Craven residents have been awarded medals in recognition for living for 50 and 60 years with Type 1 diabetes. Eric Jaquin and Stuart Thornton were presented with the Diabetes UK medals at a special ceremony at Airedale Hospital’s Diabetes Centre. Type 1 diabetes develops when the pancreas doesn’t produce any insulin. Patients with Type […]

A fun day is being planned by a team from Airedale Hospital to give young people with diabetes and their parents the chance to get extra support through networking with other families. The team of paediatric consultants, specialist paediatric diabetes nurses and a specialist diabetes paediatric dietitian have planned an outing to the outdoor centre […]

Clinicians host a fun day out for children with diabetes A fun day is being planned by a team from Airedale Hospital to give young people with diabetes and their parents the chance to get extra support through networking with other families. The team of paediatric consultants, specialist paediatric diabetes nurses and a specialist diabetes […]

A new course to help patients diagnosed with diabetes cope with their condition has just been rolled out to Craven. The X-PERT Diabetes Programme has already been running successfully in Airedale and Wharfedale for patients with Type 2 diabetes, either newly diagnosed or who have had the condition for a long time. They can be […]

People with diabetes can find out how to manage their condition and take part in sport at a special event hosted by the diabetes team from Airedale Hospital. Organised by consultant diabetologist, Dr Andy Pettit, the event features dietitian Francesca Annan from Alder Hey Hospital, an expert on sport and diabetes. It takes place at […]

A lady given four days to live when she was diagnosed with diabetes 50 years ago has received a national award in recognition of her achievement. Ann Clegg, of Ilkley, reached her milestone this year and was presented with the Alan Nabarro Medal at Airedale Hospital on behalf of Diabetes UK. Over the past three […]