How can your health care professionals help ?
If you are diabetic , it is very important to attend regular diabetic check-ups at your surgery to ensure that your diabetes is well-controlled , that any complications are picked up early and that your treatment remains suitable .
As well as your doctor and practice nurse , many other health professionals are involved in good diabetic management . You may also be referred to a dietician ( to advise on a good diet ), podiatrist ( to take care of your feet which can be damaged by the changes diabetes causes ) and opticians ( to make sure diabetes isn ’ t affecting the eyes ). Sometimes hospital consultants and diabetic specialist nurses are involved , particularly in the care of children and those with more severe or complex diabetic problems .
If it is not well-controlled , diabetes can cause many problems . It remains a significant cause of visual loss , amputations , heart attacks and strokes . However , if it is well managed with the help of your local diabetic team , people with diabetes can lead an unrestricted and complication-free life .
The diabetic team at the Simpson Centre in Beaconsfield includes Dr Matthew Robinson , Dr Johanna Layng and three members of our nursing team , Lanie Vaughan , Mandi Fisher and Rose Wriglesworth . As in other practices , we work closely together and with other health professionals locally to try and ensure the best possible care for our diabetic population .
Much more information about diabetes is available through the charity Diabetes UK who have an excellent website at www . diabetes . org . uk .
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