But since the Covid-19 lockdown, monthly meetings have been replaced by weekly Zoom chats, and specialist online sessions with exercise, including seated Tai Chi and relaxation, nutrition and other activities.
Members can also speak directly to trainers for personal advice on diet and nutrition.The group’s private Facebook group is enabling members to keep in touch and provide latest updates from Diabetes Scotland on Covid-19 and other news.May added: “In 2019, the group celebrated ten very successful years and it is great we have managed to continue to support people with diabetes at this very stressful and difficult time.”The Inspire Awards celebrate Diabetes Scotland’s dedicated volunteers who campaign to improve the quality of care.