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Diabetes is a condition whereby the
level of ‘sugar’ in the bloodstream can become too high.
For more information about diabetes please use this link -
As people with diabetes are known to be
at higher risk of many other problems such as high blood pressure, obesity,
heart disease and strokes BMC offers a Diabetic Clinic twice a year for all
patients confirmed to have the disease.
Patients with Diabetes can reduce their
risk of heart disease, strokes and diabetic complications by following these
measures –
- Stick
to a ‘diabetic’ diet. The
Practice Nurse at Diabetic Clinic can help guide you.
- Tackle
excess weight and obesity. Your
doctor or nurse can tell you your ideal body weight.
- Keep
blood pressure less than or equal to 140/80
- Stop
smoking. Your doctor or the BMC
‘Stop Smoking Groups’ can help you with this, using nicotine replacement
therapy if appropriate.
- Attend
Diabetic Clinic for twice annual checks.
- Keep
cholesterol levels below 4.5. The
Treatment Room has information sheets on a low cholesterol diet.
All diabetic patients should have their
retinal screening performed annually, they should also attend Diabetic Clinic
twice a year for monitoring and management of the above mentioned risk factors.
You
can use the Patient UK Search facility above to access information on
hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, weight loss, healthy eating,
cholesterol and smoking.
For
further information about reducing the risks of Diabetes please use this link:
A
guide for adults with type 2 diabetes, and carers - Managing blood
pressure and blood lipid levels
31
October 2002
