It's a bank holiday weekend and life is good it's actually great but 2 years ago I couldn't have said that. I was diagnosed with pre diabetes I had high blood pressure high cholesterol was 4 stone overweight and had self esteem issues.
I was referred by my nurse to an education program with the health service and to be honest I had no intention of going. I got a phone call from a chap called Malachi and this is where my life and my wife's life changed for the better. Malachi chatted to me on the phone that day for a out 20 mins and he listened as I told him about my current health problems and how I had no idea how to fix them. He listened mostly and assured me that these were things he could help me with if I wanted to change.
He signed me up to an Internet program were I attended a class with other people just like me. The class was brilliant he made it interesting he had a great sense of humour but was also extremely empathetic to each and everyone one of us,never judged never chastised but always on hand to give support and advice. I really enjoyed the group and found it so informative. I am now no longer pre diabetic I have lost over 3 stone my cholesterol and blood pressure are both down.
During the program my wife was diagnosed with cancer malachi went out of his way to help us get support services in place for me and my wife and for that we are both extremely thankful. I would highly recommend this course to anyone
"Diabetes prevention program"
About: Promoting Well Being / Diabetes Prevention team Promoting Well Being Diabetes Prevention team Portadown BT63 5QQ
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