Diabetes Self-Management Programme – Citywide
Run by the Expert Patient Programme.
We are a free NHS service for people living with diabetes and/or their carers.
We deliver a course to help you manage your diabetes and feel more in control of your condition and life. It will complement your treatment and care as well as support you to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Who runs the course?
The team is made up of NHS staff and volunteers who either live with diabetes or care for someone who does. This means our tutors understand the impact living with diabetes has on a day-to-day basis.
Who is the course for?
We support people who are aged 18 or over who live in Manchester who have diabetes type I or 2, pre- diabetes and/or their carers.
How long does the course last?
The course runs for two and a half hours once a week for six weeks.
Where is the course delivered?
We deliver a course at local venues across Manchester or virtual courses online.
Learn to manage your diabetes
Gain control of your symptoms with monitoring blood glucose levels and managing your medication more effectively.
Gain confidence
Our course can help you to feel more confident and motivated to prevent complications, experience less stress and fatigue.
Working with your healthcare team
Get more from your healthcare appointments, learn about what support you can access and how to communicate your needs.
Prevention
To achieve your goals we’ll talk about healthy eating, pacing and monitoring your physical activity.
‘I have gained so much knowledge to help me make the right decisions going forward. I think all people who are diagnosed with pre or Diabetes should attend.’
– June 2024
‘This 6 week course I have been on has in fact taught me more than I learned in 25 years. Without the course I would still be plodding along in the same old way.’
– March 2023
‘This course I have been on for the past 6 weeks has been a life changer in so many ways.
I have more energy following this way of life and is no longer scary and most important I feel more positive about being type 2 diabetic.’
– February 2024
‘I have learnt a lot about how best to avoid issues with my diabetes. I am less stressed, more active and most of all happy with how my routine has improved along with my mood.’
– March 2023
You can telephone, text, email or write to us to register or find out more about us at:
Tel: 0161 549 6624
Email: mft.epp@nhs.net
Expert Patient Programme
Higher Openshaw Primary Care Centre
Ashton Old Road Manchester, M11 1 JG
Opening times
Our service is available Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Download Referral Form here [Word doc, 72KB]
Page last reviewed: July 2024
Next review due: July 2025