Support group ’empowers’ diabetics to manage condition

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Charlotte Vowden/BBC Diabetic Sandra McDermott, who was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago, is stood in front of floral artworks that are hung on the wall. She has short hair and is wearing a cream jacket, blue and black jumper. Her glasses have a tartan pattern on their frame.Charlotte Vowden/BBC

Sandra McDermott says attending the group is helping her to manage her condition

A support group set up for diabetics over 60 “empowers” people to manage their condition, a woman with the disease has said.

Sandra McDermott, 69, had Type 2 diabetes diagnosed 20 years ago and attends the monthly meeting “to get the information I need to help me, help myself.”

Organised by the charity Northamptonshire Carers, the sessions are held in Wellingborough and involve an educational talk, a wellbeing activity such as watercolour painting or Tai Chi, and lunch.

“I ignored the diabetes for a long, long time because I suppose I was scared of it and now is the time to take control, so it’s really good to be with people that really understand, I have learnt so much,” Ms McDermott added.

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