The Brent Diabetes UK Community Group helps people living with type 2 diabetes, through talks, information and peer support. The group meets every other Thursday (on the first and third Thursday of the month).

The co-ordinator is Gloria Travers who was one of the founding members of the group in 2002. She said:

Women attending the event were able to mingle with new people, try out Bollycademy dance moves and have the chance to win some amazing raffle prizes. They also listened to a talk on health and nutrition and heard about the work of Diabetes UK. 

Organiser Dina Kukadia, who lives in Pinner, said:

Facilitated by Caroline Walker, a member of our team who also has type 1, the sessions are set to run for 6 weeks and can include up to 12 participants. 

Each session will be an hour long and start at 7pm. They will offer participants the chance to share and learn from others with the condition, and discuss issues such as food, treatment and emotional health. 

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