Diabetes is a common, chronic condition affecting 3% of the population in the UK. It can strike in different ways and at different ages. Treatment also varies from diet and tablets to injections. However, whatever form diabetes takes, it is an important medical condition which should never be regarded as mild due to its potentially serious complications.

Now for the good news! With expert monitoring, treatment and appropriate self-help you can very effectively reduce the risk of serious complications. What's more, you can lead an active and normal life. In fact, with a little help from us and perseverance from you, you can actually become healthier with diabetes once it is under control.

We believe that every person with diabetes is entitled to quality medical and nursing care to enable them to take good control of their diabetes.  It is for this reason that we dedicate a minimum of ten hours per month to diabetes care. The care of patients with diabetes is managed by our Nurse Clinician, Catherine Jackson, who has 10 years of experience in looking after people with diabetes.

Diabetes care is included in our online self-management services. You may find it helpful to use the online questionnaire to raise concerns or ask something about your diabetes.

Our aim is to help you to control your diabetes, manage your medicines and start insulin injections if needed, and to give you expert help and support to achieve this.

For more information on diabetes, visit the British Diabetic Association web site.