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Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition in which the body has problems
regulating its blood sugar (glucose) level. It is a common condition affecting
about 2% of the population. It can begin at any age. Some diabetics will need to
be treated with injections but the majority of people will be able to control
their diabetes with diet, tablets and lifestyle changes.
If not properly treated diabetes can have very serious complications and so
should never be regarded as mild, but with monitoring, treatment and self-help
the risk of complications can be dramatically reduced. Our aim is to help you
lead a normal and active life and to give you the help, support and advice you
will need to help you achieve this.
Our practice nurse, Alex Demery, is trained in looking after diabetics and we
will soon be running specialist diabetic clinics to help us improve the service
we offer our diabetic patients.
For more information about diabetes visit the diabetes website:
www.diabetes.org.uk
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