A NATURE WONDERLAND
PAGE 46 • FESTIVE NEWS • DECEMBER 2017
Standing in the shadow of the
BT Madley Satellite Station
which handles global
communications via its huge
‘dishes’ is one of the finest
nature reserves in the
county.
Its 15 acres are wonderland
waiting to be explored by all
ages. It’s a popular outing for
schoolchildren to learn more about the
natural environment. The site is also part of
the old World War 2 airfield.
The Madley Environment Study
Centre, a charity was created in 2001
by a group nature enthusiasts for
visitors to enjoy and learn about
wild life in some amazing
surroundings. There are log cabins
for workshops and also this
unusual study centre created out of
an old parachute, a reminder that
pilots once flew their fighter planes from
the airfield.
Contact:01981 251616 or find out more
about this nature gem on www.mesc.org.uk
Diabetes is on the increase and it is a growing
problem for the NHS which already spends
10% of its budget on this condition.
Symptoms are tiredness, thirst, weight gain or
unexplained loss and frequent trips to the loo.
Also vision can be impaired if there is too much
sugar in the blood.
There are two main types of Diabetes. Type I
often occurs in young children. The pancreas fails
to make any insulin and multiple daily injections
are needed for the person to stay well. Some
people are able to use an insulin pump.
Type 2 is different as the body is still able to
manufacture some insulin. Type 2 can be linked to
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obesity and unfortunately more youngsters are
developing Type 2 as they are often overweight
and inactive. Type 2 diabetes can be treated by
diet, diet and exercise or tablets. In some cases
insulin injections are needed as diabetes is a
progressive disease.
It pays to take care of your body as badly
controlled diabetes can lead to severe problems
with eyes, feet and internal organs. This sounds
serious, but all is not lost. If you can keep active
and eat sensibly then hopefully these problems
can be kept in abeyance.
We have excellent staff at the County Hospital
diabetes Centre who regularly provide education
and training days throughout the county and
annual retinopathy screening gives warning of
any changes in the eyes.
We also have a local Diabetes Support Group
where we meet informally to chat or have talks
from experts in the field. We have been in
partnership with Tesco for almost four years and
latterly with the British Heart Foundation, having
fun at the Belmont store and raising in excess of
£10 million in all stores for research into diabetes.
Our Support Group chairman is Mick Jancey
and you can find out more information from him
on 07719736989, or Google us on Hereford
diabetes support group and you will find our
Facebook page which gives lots of information.
Come and join us. You’ll be very welcome.
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