Diabetes Clinic at Calsayseat
We currently have almost 400 patients with Diabetes at Calsayseat, and all those not requiring insulin can now be seen at our in-house clinic.This has improved access to diabetes care for a lot of patients who previously struggled to attend the busy hospital clinic, and our waiting times are also much shorter. We are also much easier to access by phone! Our aim is to give a friendly, relaxed but efficient service.
At this clinic you will see either the diabetes doctor or nurse, on an alternating basis. All the standard diabetes checks including weight, height, blood pressure, foot checks, urine and blood tests are done and your medication is reviewed. Advice and support is readily given for any problems or worries you may have regarding your diabetes, and appropriate onward referrals eg to podiatrists, dietitians, eye clinic, or the hospital clinic can be made as necessary.
There is ample opportunity for you to discuss your diabetes with a doctor or nurse whom you know in a relaxed environment.
The clinic is run by Nurse Kate Falconer, Dr Lindsay Grant and Dr Val Aitchison.
If you have any queries or are interested in attending please call our Diabetes administrator, Julie Cochrane on 849764.
If you have been recently diagnosed with diabetes- the Diabetes UK website is a great source of information about diet, exercise and medical treatments to help control the condition- click here to have a look