It’s Diabetes Week

June 15, 2021

Diabetes Week is an annual UK-wide initiative which aims to raise awareness of diabetes as well as raise vital funds to help research the condition.

Did you know poor insulin management can cause harm?

• The timing of insulin is crucial to how effective it is.
• Insulin must always be given just before or at the start of a meal.
• The only insulin given at bedtime is long acting insulin.
• Do not omit insulin. Reduce the dose and refer to Think Glucose if required.
• Insulin can safely be reduced or increased by 10 per cent when managing hypo or hyperglycaemia.
• Early contact with Think Glucose can reduce length of stay

Do you know how to contact Think Glucose? 

We must remind all wards and departments that if they wish to contact Think Glucose they should go via the switchboard. If using an internal phone please dial 0 and ask the operator for Think Glucose.

Do you live with diabetes and want support?

Would you like to be empowered and learn more the about support available to better manage your diabetes? Would you like to learn up to date information and guidance about your diabetes as well as alternative diabetes education platforms available to you?

If so please email anitakaur@nhs.net who can help you access education or support with your diabetes.