Event aims to show how to live with diabetes

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Diabetes Guernsey is holding a wellness event at St Pierre Park

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An event that aims to inspire people with diabetes to "live life to the full" will be held in Guernsey later.

Diabetes Guernsey said the free event was designed to help people learn more about what it means to live well with diabetes.

Speakers include representatives from Guernsey Mind, The Beau Sejour Active Health Team, diabetes nurses, a diabetes specialist dietician and social media influencers The Diabetic Duo.

The event will be held at St Pierre Park from 10:30 BST.

Diabetes Guernsey said there were about 500 people living with type 1 diabetes and about 3000 with type 2 diabetes in the Bailiwick.

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