Optimum management of diabetes is essential to reduce the risk of developing serious health complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, foot problems and blindness.
We will invite you for a review every year in your birthday month so we can help monitor and manage your diabetes.
The review usually consists of 2 appointments:
The first appointment is with a Healthcare Assistant who will take some blood to check your blood glucose (sugar), kidney function and cholesterol levels. They will also weigh you, measure your blood pressure and check the circulation and nerve supply to your legs and feet.
The second appointment (approx. 2 weeks later) is with one of the diabetes nurses who will discuss your results with you.
Sometimes we may need to see patients more frequently than once a year and it is important that if you have any problems or questions between your reviews that you speak to one of the diabetes nurses either by telephone or a face to face appointment.
Use the following link for information about diabetes from Diabetes UK: