Gloucestershire NHS Community Diabetes Service

20/01/2026

18/01/2026

Carrots are in season this month. They make great soup, add some ginger for a bit of zing and you have a lovely warming lunch. Make extra and take for lunch tomorrow!

Quick, easy and mouthwateringly good. This carrot and ginger soup is perfect for chilly afternoons. Why not make a few more portions and keep in the freezer for emergencies? Each serving provides 160 kcal, 2g protein, 23g carbohydrate (of which 19g sugars), 4.5g fat (of which 1g saturates), 10g fibr...

18/01/2026

DASH stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.” This eating plan was designed to lower the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). High blood pressure affects 1 in 3 U.S. adults and is a major risk factor for heart disease.

When you follow the DASH diet, you consume higher amounts of potassium — a heart-healthy mineral. You also consume less sodium, which can help lower your blood pressure and improve heart health.

17/01/2026

Try this roast salmon fillet recipe, pairing roasted salmon fillets with courgetti and a zesty lemon-flavoured pea purée, finished with Greek yoghurt and fresh herbs.

It’s a simple, elegant dish that’s low in saturated fat and rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fats, taking about 35 minutes from start to finish. See the full recipe: https://www.heartuk.org.uk/tasty-recipes/recipe-detail/226-roast-salmon-fillet-with-lemon-pea-courgetti

16/01/2026

Changing behaviour is hard and willpower will only get you so far. Its often about building healthy habits. This is a really nice video to help make those changes and goals more sustainable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9d-j8Nrg8s

16/01/2026

What's in season this month?

Find out how you can make the most of this month’s seasonal favourites.

15/01/2026

This year Ramadan will start around 18th February. If you have type 2 diabetes its important to put some planning in place before Ramadan starts. Here is a great You Tube video on things to think about

A recording of Diabetes UK ‘s Webinar in 2022, updated for 2023. This video offers information and support for anyone preparing for and participating in the ...

14/01/2026

Think beyond weight loss as your only health goal - instead think about your overall health and wellbeing, now and into the future 💙

Our dietitian-approved toolkit shares easy practical tips and ideas that we can implement on a daily basis to feel good from the inside out 😊

Download for free ➡ bda.uk.com/SmallSteps

11/01/2026

Whatever your healthy lifestyle goals might be Healthy Lifestyles Gloucester may be able to offer the support you need to achieve your goal. Whether its drinking less alcohol, eating better or losing that bit of weight Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire offer free health and wellbeing support for you and your family

Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire Let’s do it together Sign Up Step towards a healthier, happier you Free health & wellbeing support programmes for you and your family My story, my way Start your journey with a ‘My Story’ appointment. We’ll get to know you, understand your goals and decide ...

10/01/2026

09/01/2026

Feedback Friday! Here's what our patients told us this month.
If you have type 2 diabetes, whether newly diagnosed or had it for a while, why not come along to our information sessions. Our relaxed informative sessions will help you make sense of what is going on in your body and provide you with some tools to help you take control of your diabetes. You can self refer using this link https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/diabetes/diabetes-education-sessions-referral-form/

08/01/2026

Mindfulness workshop on 22/01/2026.A friendly and relaxed mindfulness workshop to help individuals develop a a range of mindfulness techniques to support managing long term health conditions. More information and how to book your place here
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/other-areas/ghwb-college/