Links - Lifestyle
Diabetes Discrimination in Employment - http://welcome.to/irfduk
Originally intended for operational fire service employees, the IRFD has expanded to challenge any unfair employment practices that are imposed upon people with diabetes.
Diving and Diabetes - http://www.ukdiving.co.uk/information/medicine/diabetes.htmInformation and advice for divers with diabetes by Dr Christopher Edge, UK Sports Diving Medical Committee.
Diabetic Exercise and Sports Association - www.diabetes-exercise.org
Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association (DESA) exists to enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes through exercise and physical fitness.
Goals:
- Educate people of all ages with diabetes and their health care providers about the role of exercise in enhancing health.
- Create opportunities for those with diabetes to participate in a broad range of recreational, sport and athletic activities.
- Enhance self-care and self-management skills among sports-minded individuals with diabetes.
- Promote networking, support and sharing of experiences among physically active people with diabetes.
- Improve clinical skills among health professionals working with active individuals with diabetes.
- Provide a forum for exchanging information and access to resources and role models.
- DESA will act as the Diabetes and Exercise experts.