Aberdonians have played a key role in pioneering the treatment of Diabetes a condition which affects more than 1 in 20 of the population today. For Diabetes Week 11 – 17th June, Aberdeen City Libraries will host three free talks at Central Library that explore the city and diabetes.
The week’s events will commence on Monday the 10 June 2019 at 6pm with “What do you know about Diabetes Trailblazers?” which will see Dr. Ken McHardy, Aberdonian and retired Diabetes Consultant outline his city’s pre-eminent place in the history of diabetes. He will tell the too little known stories of James Matthews Duncan, nobel prize winner J.J.R. Macleod and Robin Lawrence co-founder of Diabetes UK.
On Wednesday 12 June at 6pm, GP and Diabetes MCN Clinical Lead Dr Alasdair Jamieson will explore how Diabetes is growing in prevalence locally and nationally, the possible reasons behind this and the impact this is having on the population. He will outline how technology is being harnessed to help people live well with Diabetes and the plans that are in place to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and make way for a healthier future for all.
The week will be rounded up with a talk on Monday 17 June at 6pm “Diet and Diabetes – no single diet fits all!” where Professor Baukje de Roos from The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen will talk about research surrounding what makes somebody a responder or a non-responder to a dietary treatment for Type 2 Diabetes? Has it anything to do with your DNA, with you body composition, with your gender, gut bacteria or where you live?
For more information about these events and how to book your free place visit Aberdeen City Library’s website, drop into your local library or call 01224 652500.
