Diabetes is a life-long condition caused when the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood is too high because the body can’t use it properly.
If left untreated it can lead to serious health complications.
Support from the Practice
For newly diagnosed diabetic patients, you may need several visits to ensure your condition is under control.
After that, there is an annual health check for diabetics.
Please make sure you have done your bloods and urine before booking an appointment with one of our Nurses.
If you have any changes or concerns, you can contact the Practice.
Alternatively you could call 111 for advice or in emergency, 999.
Resources
General Diabetes information
For more information on types of Diabetes, visit:
Pre-Diabetes
Find out more about pre-diabetes here:
Diet and Lifestyle
It is important to maintain a healthy and balanced diet and an active lifestyle. Here are some ideas to get you started.
- The Carshalton Diabetes UK Group. provides local support, companionship, and education for both adults and children with diabetes and their carers. They raise funds for local use and host regular events and meetings.
- The Shotfield Medical Practice Patient Participation Group (PPG) has a useful Facebook page, hosts events and is always looking for volunteers to help with their projects and offer new ideas.
- DESMOND delivers a course for newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes or those seeking on-going support. It provides and support diabetes. If you have never been on the course please let us know.
- For courses to help in Type 1 diabetes, please speak to your diabetes nurse.
- If you have a smartphone, the Carbs & Cals app has specific diabetes applications to help you monitor what you’re eating.
Types of treatment
To explore the various types of treatments and when they can be used, visit www.diabetes.org.uk/Diabetes-the-basics/Diabetes-treatments
Wellbeing
Sometimes managing long term conditions can be an emotional as well as physical challenge. If you find yourself feeling this way, please remember that you’re not alone.
If you’re having emotional difficulties, feeling low, stressed or anxious, please book an appointment with your diabetes nurse, doctor, or physician associate.
Alternatively you can contact:
What to expect at your annual diabetic foot check
What to expect at your annual diabetic foot check
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Touch the toes test
Younger People
There’s a lot of information and advice out there but maybe you don’t feel it caters to you. You might find this helpful:
Disposal of Sharps; Bin and Blood Glucose Meters
Patients can request yellow sharps bin collection and replacement sharps bin from Sutton Council by calling 0208 770 5000 or using the online request form.
Once the batteries have been removed and disposed of appropriately, used/old blood glucose meters can be taken to the local refuse and recycling centre in Kimpton Park Way, Sutton, SM3 9QH, or be placed in household waste.