Diabetes patient leaflets

 

This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.

DECS - Advice after receiving your eye dilation drops

Description:
This leaflet is for patients using the Diabetic Eye Complication Screening (DECS) service. It explains why you have received eye dilation drops and what to expect after using them.

Diabetes and pregnancy

Description:
To give yourself and your baby the best start you can, you need a review of your diabetes and general health. This is provided by the diabetes team and if necessary the obstetric (pregnancy) team. This includes a pre-conception (before pregnancy) service led by a nurse specialist experienced in the care of pregnant women with diabetes. You should do this before you conceive.

Insulin - Safe use of insulin

Description:
This leaflet explains how Insulin treatment improves the quality of life for many people and saves the lives of others. It is used to lower blood glucose levels.

Insulin pump therapy

Description:
The Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust insulin pump service is provided by a multidisciplinary team consisting of doctors, specialist nurses and dietitians. Our team is trained and expert in insulin pump therapy. The service is for people with Type 1 diabetes either considering or already using insulin pump therapy.

Oral glucose tolerance test during pregnancy

Description:
This leaflet explains more about having an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) during pregnancy. It also provides information on how you can prepare for the test and what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Stroke patient handbook

Description:
The stroke patient handbook has been developed with the help and input of people who have had a stroke and their relatives, health and social care professionals working across Lambeth and Southwark and the voluntary sector.
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