Dietetics

Diabetes

Living with diabetes can bring many challenges. Our diabetes dietitians aim is to help build the knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve safer glucose levels and protect long term health.

We work closely with a diabetes multidisciplinary team which include diabetes consultants, specialist nurses (community and inpatient), psychologists and podiatrists to ensure a comprehensive, coordinated care.

We provide specialist support for people living with all types of diabetes including:

• Type 1 diabetes – newly diagnosed or established with sub optimal blood glucose levels. We support people on multiple daily injections and insulin pump therapy.
• Type 2 diabetes – established diabetes with sub-optimal blood glucose levels or where complications are present.
• Young persons service (18-25 years) – the team work closely with the Paediatric Diabetes Team to provide a smooth transition of care to the adult services.
• Pregnancy and diabetes – gestational diabetes and all other types of pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy.
• Secondary diabetes – caused by other medical conditions or medications, such as pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis or steroid treatment.
• Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
• Uncertain diabetes type – when the diagnosis is unclear at the outset
• Diabetes and other conditions – we provide tailored advice for those managing diabetes alongside other medical conditions eg coeliac disease

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