Living Well with Diabetes – Your Local Support Hub
Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Our Diabetes Team is here to help you access the right information, tools, and support when you need them.
On this page, you’ll find:
- Practical advice on managing your diabetes day-to-day
- Links to trusted resources for diet, exercise, and medication guidance
- Details of local and national support groups where you can connect with others
- Information about upcoming clinics, workshops, and events
- How to contact our Diabetes Team for personalised support
We’re committed to making it easier for you to find everything in one place. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, this page is designed to help you stay informed and supported.
Your Diabetes team –
Claire Bolton – Diabetic Lead for the PCN
Caroline Dibbens – Diabetes Care Coordinator for the PCN
Amanda Fisher – Diabetic Nursing Associate for the PCN
Sarah Joy – Student Nurse
What can we offer?
- We support the surgeries across the PCN (Bosvena, Lostwithiel, Middleway, Par and Fowey) to complete your annual reviews and follow up appointments.
- Provide support and guidance to help you live better with diabetes.
- Monthly support Groups for those living with Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes.
- Education courses
- Referrals to other professionals working alongside us who may be able to help you.
What to expect in your annual review
Your annual review should be aimed to be completed in your birth month – if you haven’t had your annual review in a year please contact your surgery to arrange an appointment. During this review we will –
- Complete your foot check – this will involve talking about foot and nail care, checking your feet, using a doppler to listen to the pulses in your feet and checking the sensation in your feet.
- Check your height
- Check your weight
- Ask you about your smoking status and whether you drink any alcohol.
- We will do a blood test which looks at the level of glucose in your blood (HbA1C), full blood count, Cholesterol levels and Kidney function.
- You will be asked to provide a urine sample to also check your kidney function.
- Check your blood pressure
- Talk about diet and lifestyle
- Unfortunately, we cannot perform retinal screening so it is important that you attend the appointments sent to you from the retinal screening team.
It is important that you attend your annual reviews because we know that Diabetes can have severe complications. By having your annual review we can monitor and detect any changes in your health and manage that accordingly.
Once your review has been completed you will be reviewed within 2-4 weeks and made aware of your results and any other concerns. It may be necessary to see you more frequently to help you manage your diabetes better and provide you some more support.
Monthly support group timetable 2026
Our support groups are based in Par at the Cornubia or in Bodmin at Chy Trevail (council offices)
Type 2 support group at the Cornubia in Par is on the first Wednesday of the month between 6-7pm (downstairs).
Type 1 interest group at Chy Trevail in Bodmin is the 3rd Wednesday of the month between 6-7pm.
Type 2 support group at Chy Trevail in Bodmin is the last Wednesday of the month between 6-7pm.
Please click the link below to see dates –
Education session timetable for 2026
We also offer education sessions called Diabetes and You. This consists of three sessions over a course of 3 weeks designed to help you manage and take control of your diabetes. It is a free programme offered to everyone living with Type 2 Diabetes. Please feel free to bring someone with you for support.
- Session 1 – Diabetes and You – What diabetes is and how it effects the body.
- Session 2 – Diabetes, Lifestyle and You – Looks at eating well, activity, sleep, stress, smoking and alcohol intake and understanding what a healthy weight is. Basically all things lifestyle!
- Session 3 – Diabetes, Food and You – Looks at the different food groups, what impacts your blood sugar levels, diets, and understanding food labelling. Basically all things food!
These sessions are free of any judgement and for you to get out of what you would like from them. We offer these sessions at Chy Trevail in Bodmin and the Cornubia in Par. Please see the link below to view the timetable and if you are interested please contact us and let us know.
We also offer Pre Diabetes sessions in Chy Trevail (Bodmin) and the Cornubia (Par) – please see the link below to view dates.
Contact information
If you would like to contact us about anything then please get in touch with Caroline on 07936 858320 or email – bosvena3harbours.diabetesteam@nhs.net
Other groups
- Walk for health – Based at Lanhydrock on Wednesdays between 11-12pm. Meet at the Cafe. Friends, family and dogs all welcome. Free parking is available.
- Swimming for Health – Healthy Cornwall alongside Better Leisure offer a free 12 week course of swimming sessions, 6 weeks to improve your ability through the Swim Doctor learn programme and for those who complete the 12 week course of swimming they offer the give it a go 6 week membership. If this is something that you’re interested in please let us know and we can refer you. This is based at Bodmin Leisure Centre.
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