North East Essex Diabetes Service - NEEDS

25/11/2025

URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE - FOR THE ATTENTION OF FREESTYLE LIBRE 3/3+ USERS.

Abbott has recently identified that certain sensors may provide incorrect low glucose readings. Please visit www.FreeStyleCheck.com to determine if you have affect sensors.

If impacted please contacted Abbott to issue sensor replacements.

25/11/2025

24/11/2025

Mindful Movement for Mental Health - Open to all! 🌿
Join the North East Essex Sanctuary for a gentle, guided movement session to learn techniques to manage stress, lift your mood, and connect with others in a supportive space.
💙North East Essex Sanctuary
💙Dates: 02/12/2025
💙Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

21/11/2025

Winter Warmers
Beat the chill and lift your spirits with a joyful online seated dance class designed especially for older adults. Held once a month, these gentle feel good sessions are the perfect way to stay active, connected, and cosy from the comfort of your own home
Why book?
🕺💃Keep moving and maintain strength, balance, and flexibility
☀️Brighten your day with music and creative expression
🤝☺️Connect with others and share smiles through dance
🦹Enjoy safe, accessible sessions led by experienced facilitators

21/11/2025

19/11/2025

🩺 Let's Talk Hypoglycaemia (Hypos) 👇

Night-time Hypos: “The Hidden Risk”
😴 Night-time hypos often go unnoticed — but they’re common, especially in people on insulin.
🕒 Signs you may have had a nocturnal hypo:
• Waking up sweaty or with a headache
• Unusual dreams
• Feeling very tired in the morning
💬 Talk to your diabetes team if this sounds familiar — who can help adjust your insulin timing or doses
https://tinyurl.com/299e2twe

A hypo is when your blood sugar level, also called blood glucose level, drops too low. This is usually below 4mmol/l. A hypo, also called hypoglycaemia, can happen quickly. So it’s important to always have hypo treatments with you. It's also important to know what the signs are and how to treat a ...

19/11/2025

19/11/2025

Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in the last six years?

You may be eligible for the Type 2 Diabetes Remission Programme.

Sign up now to join in January - https://www.counterweight.org/pages/t2dr-referrer-SNEE

17/11/2025

Dafne (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating)