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  latest news:  Diabetes UK launch a new online diabetes risk test click on the link Developed by DUK, the University of Leicester and the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust!

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The Diabetes and Endocrinology Department at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust have created the website to make diabetes support just a click away for patients and healthcare professionals Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and across the internet.

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  Leicester Diabetes & Endocrinology
Have you booked in to have your annual Review? Know your numbers!
  • Blood Glucose Target: 4-7mmol/l
  • Waist Circumference: Asian Men less than 90cm & 94cm for white Men
  • All women Less than 80 cm
  • HBA1c Target: less than 53mmol/mol (7.0%) in Type 1 Diabetes and <48mmol/ mol (6.5%) in Type 2 Diabetes
  • Blood Pressure Targets: Below 140/80mmHg or 130/70mmHg for people with kidney problems
  • eGFR- Kidney Function:90ml/min
  • Cholesterol: Less than 4.0mmol/L Ask your GP
  • Structured Diabetes Education Is available across Leicester and Leicestershire- DESMOND & DAFNE
    DESMOND: Contact your local coordinators for information about courses near you!
  • Leicester City Indira Mistry: 0116 258 4369
  • Leicestershire County and Rutland Nicola Hurton: 01664 855543

    DAFNE- for people with type1 diabetes, speak to your diabetes team for more information.

    UHL run insulin management courses for patients
    For more information click here
  • For a Safer Ramadan this year....
    If you are thinking of fasting this year 11th August 9th - September 2010
    Make an appointment to discuss your Diabetes with your Diabetes Team at Least 2 Months in advance. You may have to change your medication during this month.


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    Website Content last updated 7th July 2010 by S.Jamal
     
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