Since June 2013, a group of 8 students have been helping to continue and expand the Project which was already started by the volunteers and Dr Ruparelia et al. They have taken part in several events and done a lot of different things in order to obtain questionnaire responses. These can be seen in the Project updates and Gallery section.
Below are a few quotes on what the frontrunners have made of the Project.
Below are a few quotes on what the frontrunners have made of the Project.
Poppy Woods:
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as part of this dedicated team and the project has allowed me to use my skills as a pharmacy student to engage with patients and healthcare professionals. I have also been able to develop my understanding of diabetes management and how integral the relationship between community pharmacies and services impact on patients.” |
Shireen Attavar:
“From being a part of the Diabetes project, I have gained more knowledge on the topic itself and its experience is one which no other placement could offer. The variety of work on this project has been very rewarding and has allowed me to utilise my skills as well as gain the most from this work.” |
Priyanka Chauhan:
“This university based project has been insightful and rewarding, it allows us to go out into the community and collect information on type two diabetes, which is prevalent within the Square Mile.” |
Aishat Musa:
“The Square Mile Diabetes project has allowed me to understand the Complementary and Alternative Medicine therapies (CAM) for diabetes. In addition, this project has enabled me work effectively in a group and I am glad to have been a part of this project.” |
Neha Rana:
“The Square Mile Diabetes project has been an excellent experience as it has given an opportunity to work with people in the community, given me real life insight in to the World of work and a chance to develop my inter-professional skills.” |
Danai Musabayana:
“I have really enjoyed being part of the Project. I was pleased with how friendly the residents of the Square Mile were. I think it is a very promising Project as inevitably it could improve diabetes management for diabetics. I am glad to have contributed something to it and have made some great friends along the way too. ” |
Mayuri Chudasama:
“Being a part of such a unique project is a privilege, as I have gained some new experiences and an insight into diabetes and its effects. Being able to work within the community has been very rewarding especially on a subject so important and known as diabetes.” |
Kathryn Compton:
“For me, the most inspirational part of this project was being involved in the community and seeing how projects like this and others at the Square Mile can make a difference to the lives of the local residence. It has helped me develop my individual skills, meet new people and gain experience which will help me in the future.” |