Gym memberships

[Hollieandethan]

Hi, I'm just looking for some advice.

I'm 21 and have been type 1 diabetic for 19 years. I am currently on an insulin pump. Fairly well controlled.

Ever since I was little I've struggled with my weight (never been ideal weight for height or age) and it's getting me down. I was just wondering if there is help available for diabetics for a gym membership or a part payment.

Don't want to be wasting the doctors time by booking an appointment for this question.

Thanks so much.

Hollie

 

[donnellysdogs]

Some GPs have referral schemes for diabetics and people with weight problems to get one to one help from a gym referral. It is worthwhile asking your GP.
I helped to set one up for my GP Practice.
Here in Peterborough Vivacity offer a huge amount of help to persons with illnesses.
My old GP and gym I loved. It was a great scheme for our patients although it was only a discounted scheme it had benefits that I had my own trainer who ensured I did what was right and gave me huge motivation.

It is definitely worthwhile speaking to GP to see whether they have a scheme.