Diabetes Education Study Group

Our Aim

To encourage and support therapeutic education about diabetes and the rapid diffusion of acquired scientific knowledge in the field.

(See the DESG Constitution)

This Website

is intended for all Health Professionals interested in Therapeutic Patient Education in the field of diabetes. It was not conceived for people with diabetes. However it provides several links to relevant websites for those who seek information on diabetes for personal reasons (see Counseling).

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2010 DESG GC Workshop - 20 to 23 January, Paris

This year's GC Workshop will take place in Paris, from 20th to 23rd January.

More than 60 participantes from 14 countries are expected to attend this meeting to discuss "The road to Patient Centeredness - How to go beyond good intentions"

Preliminary Programme:

WEDNESDAY, 20 Jan 2010

Welcome Drink

Self-Introduction Session

THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2010 - Motivational Interviewing: from persuador to motivator

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Rotating Workgroups: Interactive Session MI; Non-Verbal Communication; Art Creation

Key note speech on MI

Key note speech on Art Therapy

FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2010 - Health Care Professional "self-care" as a pathway to patient centeredness

Overview of the Previous Day

Ways to Build Success