Group Consultation
The practice has recently started a new initiative to offer Group Consultations, these sessions are intended to alleviate the high demand of appointments as well as bring together individuals for support with long-term conditions, helping them to better manage their own health and share their experiences and learning.
The Group will be Led by one of our GP’s and educational information will be presented by our GP Registrars. The session will take approximately 60 minutes and you will be expected to sign a confidentiality agreement.
The clinic/session’s are structured sessions facilitated by one of our GP Assistant’s, they will also be on hand to ensure that you have adequate follow up’s planned. There will also be ample opportunity to ask questions relevant to the session and you will be sign posted to resources which help you manage your condition better.
The sessions are by invitation only, if you have been sent an invitation please book by:
- Booking via the SMS booking Link
- Booking with Reception
Our Next Group Consultation date is:
Tuesday 29th October 10.30am - 11.30am
Our Next Group Consultation Topic is:
Pre-Diabetes
Prediabetes (Borderline Diabetes)
Prediabetes, often known as borderline diabetes, is a metabolic condition and an escalating global issue that is strongly associated with obesity. If not diagnosed or treated, prediabetes can progress to type 2 diabetes, which, although manageable, is not yet completely reversible.
What is prediabetes?
Prediabetes is defined by blood glucose levels that are elevated above normal but not yet high enough to be classified as diabetes. It is often referred to as the "gray area" between normal blood sugar levels and those indicative of diabetes. In the UK, it is estimated that around 7 million people have prediabetes, placing them at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Prediabetes can be identified as impaired fasting glucose (IFG) when an individual has higher than normal sugar levels after fasting, or as impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) when higher than normal sugar levels are observed after eating.
The rising number of prediabetes cases is a global concern due to its significant implications for future healthcare burdens. In England, the prevalence of prediabetes more than tripled between 2003 and 2011, with 35.3% of adults, or one in every three individuals, being affected.
Learn more about prediabetes
Prediabetes represents a pivotal moment in the onset of diabetes, as it is during this stage that lifestyle choices can significantly alter its course. Prompt and determined action can decelerate or even stop the development of type 2 diabetes. During the Group Consultation you will learn more about the condition, what you can do to improve or stop the condition. Our Health and Wellbeing Team will also be on hand to go through what their service offers that will help with lifestyle change motivation.