The impact of diabetes education

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Kate Bristow highlights why diabetes education is vital for those living with diabetes and their loved ones.

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Kate Bristow is a qualified nursing sister and certified diabetes educator. She currently runs a Centre for Diabetes from rooms in Pietermaritzburg, providing the network support required for the patients who are members on the diabetes management programme. She also helps patients who are not affiliated to a diabetes management programme on a private individual consultation basis, providing on-going assistance and education to assist them with their self-management of their diabetes.

1 Jun English South Africa Health & Fitness · Education

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