Diabetes is a lifelong condition where your own body’s ability to produce sufficient insulin to regulate the amount of sugar in your blood is impaired.
It is often associated with the body being unable to make maximum use of the insulin that is around (Insulin resistance).
Diabetes can affect your eyes, kidneys, your circulation and nerve supply to your feet, and can makes diabetics more susceptible to heart attacks and strokes.
Diabetes can run in families and is much more common in people who are overweight. If you are concerned that you may have diabetes you can make an appointment with your GP.
If you are diabetic, you will be sent an appointment for when you are due for your annual check. The Diabetic Clinic is run by our Treatment Room Nurses. It is important that you bring a urine sample with you when you attend.