Grampian Diabetes Managed Clinical Network Newsletter August 2008 www.diabetes.nhsgrampian.org

Holiday Feet Advice

The Foot Action Group of the Scottish Diabetes Group have recently produced a leaflet “Holiday Feet” and here are five top tips to keep your feet healthy on holiday

1. If you have been supplied with shoes DO NOT wear any other shoes Welcome – August 2008 Grampian during your holiday (except when you Diabetes MCN Newsletter are in the sea!) 2. ALWAYS wear footwear, even on the beach, as the sand can be very hot FREE TICKETS ON PAGE 2!! and you may burn your feet. Avoid wearing ‘flip-flop’ type footwear as they may cause blisters. 3. Protect your feet from sunburn with a Grampian Professional Diabetes high-factor sun protection cream. Do Conference – Dr Mark Houliston, MCN not use dark coloured materials to Clinical Lead for Diabetes in Grampian: protect your feet as they absorb heat and they could burn your feet. This year the Diabetes MCN hosted its 4. Wash your feet everyday in warm annual diabetes professional conference on 4 water and mild soap. Rinse them June at the AECC. This larger venue thoroughly and dry them carefully, provided us with enhanced facilities for a especially between the toes. Conference that has grown steadily in 5. Long journeys can make your feet importance and popularity in the three years swell. Try to walk about every half since its conception. hour if possible. This will keep the circulation moving and keep swelling The 200 delegates were rewarded with a day down. of outstanding value with a strong lecture programme being backed up with a varied Workshop choice and other new sessions e.g. “Ask the Experts”. The feedback from the delegates suggested that all the educational formats were of great value. From the amount of conversation around the exhibition centre the delegates themselves benefited greatly from the support offered by other Grampian based health care professionals.

The day was valued by all who attended and will continue the process of enhancement of the already high standard of diabetes care in Grampian. Changes in your feet can be very gradual and you may not notice them. This is why Grampian Guidelines for the Management it is very important that you check your rd of Diabetes (3 edition): feet regularly, especially when on holiday as you may be more active than usual. These Guidelines are currently being edited with a view to publication later this year. Please watch the Diabetes website With Best Wishes for a Happy, Foot- www.diabetes.nhsgrampian.org for further Friendly Holiday from your Podiatry Team! details. Pyramid Theatre Company – Presents “All Healthy Eating Advice from the Dietitians: Shook Up” By Pete Lawson: Salmon is an excellent source of Omega 3 and a good healthy eating choice for the The MCN, in association with Diabetes UK whole family. Here is a recipe to try: (Grampian Voluntary Group), are pleased to announce that they have arranged for people Salmon Fillets with Parmesan in Grampian with an interest in diabetes, to Breadcrumbs and Tarragon Crème Fraiche see a performance of “All Shook Up” by Pyramid Theatre Company, free of charge. Ingredients: 2 100g Salmon Fillets (100g portion per This is an exciting new project, whose aim is person) to raise awareness of diabetes in an 1 Heaped Tablespoon Wholemeal entertaining and informative manner, though Breadcrumbs the medium of theatre. 1 Dessert Spoon Grated Parmesan 1 Teaspoon chopped parsley or tarragon It is a one-act play, which follows lorry driving, 1 Table spoon Olive Oil Elvis impersonator, Frank, through his Ground black pepper journey from his initial fears for his health, his 2 Dessert spoons low fat crème fraiche bewildered rejection of a diagnosis of A little chopped tarragon diabetes and subsequent depression, to his final acceptance of a changed lifestyle. Mix together the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, parsley and tarragon, a little black “All Shook Up” explores the reaction of pepper and the olive oil. friends, family and colleagues to Frank’s diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and Place the salmon fillets on a baking tray and demonstrates how we can all make changes press the breadcrumb mixture on top of each to our lifestyles, which will lead to long-term fillet. Bake at 180°C for about 10 minutes. health gains. Stir a little chopped tarragon into the crème “All Shook Up” is written with warmth and fraiche and serve with the hot salmon fillets. humour by professional writer Pete Lawson. It is ultimately upbeat and positive and This would be delicious served with minted encourages greater awareness and new potatoes and green vegetables. understanding of the issues surrounding diabetes.

The play is suitable for all sections of the community, particularly those at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, or who are already living with this condition, and their friends and relatives or carers. Diabetes Ball The play will be touring Grampian in Over £4000 was raised at the first Grampian September and can be seen in the following Summer Charity Ball for Diabetes, held at the locations: Beach Ballroom on the 12th July. It was a great success, thanks to the very hardworking Monday – Inverurie Town Hall Organising Committee, to the people who Tuesday – Dalrymple Hall Fraserburgh attended, and to the sponsors who donated Wednesday – Elgin Town Hall very generously raffle prizes and silent Thursday – Station Hotel Aberdeen auction items. Diary Note - 6th June 2009 Friday – Station Hotel Aberdeen Same Venue – See You There?

Performances will be at 2.00 pm and 7 pm MCN Office: 01224 555379 every day. Refreshments will be provided. Grampian Diabetes Website – www.diabetes.nhsgrampian.org Retinal Screening Places are available, free of charge, by Jill Munro: 01224 558083 contacting the MCN Office on Aberdeen [email protected] (01224) 555393, or by e-mail at: SCI Network Jill Munro: 01224 558083 [email protected] Frances Philip 01224 555379