The Open University
Browse

Ageing Well Public Talks Series 2022/2023 Talk 6 - What should we know about nutrition and living with Diabetes Type 2 while ageing?

Download (1.91 MB)
presentation
posted on 2023-02-07, 15:23 authored by Grainne OConnorGrainne OConnor, Jitka VseteckovaJitka Vseteckova

What should we know about nutrition and living with Diabetes Type 2 while ageing- Jitka Vseteckova & Alan Hastings 22nd February 2023  


In this talk Jitka and Alan will discuss what we need to consider around nutrition while ageing and how to support people to eat regularly and well. We will also discuss nutrition and what we need to know about living with Diabetes Type 2.


Mr Alan HastingsIn 2014 Alan was diagnosed as Pre-diabetic, i.e. close to Type 2. As an ex-Project Manager, Alan treats his health as a project, so he controls his diet and physical activity. Taking care of his health and creating healthy routines helped him to keep his blood sugar at acceptable levels.

History

Research Group

  • Health and Wellbeing PRA (Priority Research Area)