Patient Information for Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Welcome to the Children’s Diabetes service
We are all here to help you
On weekdays 8am – 4pm call:
- Denise: 07964396874
- Meeta: 07964404974
- Pauline: 07976233465
- Zoe: 07824147366
- Ruksha: 07484469166
- Office: 01582 497112
For urgent diabetes queries outside office hours call:
- 01582 497401
- or 01582 491166 – ask for bleep 733 (Paeds SpR on-call)
Who are we?
We are a team of specialist consultants, nurses, dietitians and psychologists. We are here to help you, your family and carers with your diabetes management
What do I get as a patient of the children’s diabetes service?
As a patient of the children’s diabetes service, you get:
- Four clinic appointments per year with the team. At these the team will check your height, weight, HbA1c and blood pressure. Together we will review how your diabetes management is working for you and if any changes are needed. This is a great time to ask questions and get advice.
- Access to Diabetes Specialist Nurses for advice on day-to-day management or any concerns you have (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm).
- Yearly clinic appointments with a dietitian specialising in diabetes to give diet and lifestyle support.
- Access to the dietitian between clinics for any extra support you may need.
- Access to psychology support, either though groups or one to one sessions.
- Yearly checks for complications of diabetes. Including blood, urine and feet checks
- An instant access passport for the paediatric assessment unit. This gives you immediate access to ward care in case of diabetes emergencies.
- Weekend and evening advice line for emergencies: PAU – Children’s ward 01582 497401 Or 01582 491166 and ask for bleep733 (Paeds SpR on-call)
Digibete
For diabetes information and helpful videos in 12 languages visit the Digibete website and download the Digibete App from AppStore or Google Play (Use the clinic code MZRVD)
About these resources
The information here covers the basics of Type 1 Diabetes care; we hope you find it useful. For more information and personalised advice, contact your diabetes nurse. Please let us know if there is any way we can make this booklet more useful for you.