Dr Morgan is our diabetic lead and runs our diabetic service with the support of Nurse Banks and Dr King.
All patients who have a diagnosis of diabetes require an annual review to ensure their diabetes is being managed appropriately.
You annual review will contain the following checks:
A blood test where enough blood is taken to be sent to the lab to check your:
- HbA1c your average blood sugar levels for the past three months
- Cholesterol levels how much fat is in your blood
- Kidney function how well your kidneys are working.
You will be asked to provide a urine sample that is sent to the lab to check:
- For signs of kidney disease.
At the appointment you will also have:
- A foot check which may be done safely once every two years if your last check showed no problems
- Your weight and height measured to work out your Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Your blood pressure measured.
Your healthcare team will also ask if you smoke, so you can be offered help to stop.
It may not be at your annual review appointment, and is likely to be done by a different team, but you should also be invited to:
- A diabetic eye check this is not the same as a sight test at the optician. Photos are taken of your eyes to see how diabetes is affecting them, as it can damage the blood vessels and cause an eye problem called diabetic retinopathy.
Annual diabetic reviews are co-ordinated by our diabetic admin team. You will be contacted when your appointment is due. Typically this is on an annual basis for well controlled diabetes and more frequently if you need more support. If you think you are due a diabetic review please contact our diabetic admin team via reception.