London Diabetes Centre - Health Clinic of the Year

Pregnancy care for type 1 diabetics 👇

Having a child with type 1 diabetes is possible, but it's important to plan accordingly to make sure you and your unborn child have a safe pregnancy every step of the way.

Preconception planning ⬇️
Establish optimal blood glucose levels and a safe HbA1c goal. If your HbA1c is extremely high, it may be advised for you to wait until this has lowered before trying to conceive.

Healthy diet, healthy pregnancy ⬇️
It's important to control your portion sizes and ensure you understand the glycaemic index during pregnancy. A specialist diabetes dietitian will be able to advise you on a tailored diet plan if required.

Insulin resistance during pregnancy ⬇️
Continual insulin adjustments should be made throughout your pregnancy. This is because as pregnancy continues, your insulin resistance builds, and may even be double what it was before pregnancy.

Preparing for breastfeeding ⬇️
As breast milk contains lactose, a type of sugar, you may develop hypoglycaemia when breastfeeding. That's why it's important to monitor your blood glucose carefully.

Preventing kidney disease when you have diabetes ⤵

🚫 Quit smoking
Smoking ci******es can reduce your kidney function due to reduced blood flow, as well as increasing the risk of kidney cancer.

🧂 Monitor your salt intake
Salt is essential for maintaining fluid balance and nerve & muscle function in the body. Too much in your diet can be dangerous, a high salt diet can increase blood pressure, which puts strain on the kidneys and potentially leads to kidney disease.

🥗 Nutrition is key
As well as managing your salt intake, it's very important that you develop a plan (preferably with a dietician), to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

💉 Blood tests
Be sure to get tested for CKD regularly, damage to your kidneys can be managed properly if found early on.

National Obesity Awareness Week, part 2.

In 2019, Diabetes UK found that the number of people who were obese in England had almost doubled in the last 20 years from 6.9 to 13 million.

It was found that obesity was one of the main factors in the increase of type 2 diabetes cases, accounting for 80 to 85% of someone’s risk.

How can we take action and help prevent and manage obesity? Read our three important tips ⬇️

⚫️ Consume less processed foods as well as those high in saturated fats and sugar.

⚫️ Swap these foods for healthier choices, such as plenty of fruit and vegetables, wholegrain rice, pasta and bread.

⚫️ Introduce 45-60 minutes of moderate-intensity activity into your day: this includes brisk walking, dancing, cycling and swimming.

According to a report from Diabetes UK, almost 1 in 10 people in the UK will have diabetes by 2030 amid alarming levels of obesity.

This is a frightening statistic.

That's why during National Obesity Week, we're focussing on two important issues 👇

⚫️ The relationship between obesity and diabetes.
⚫️ Obesity prevention.

100 years ago, Leonard Thompson became the first patient to receive an insulin injection.

The 14-year-old boy was dying from type 1 diabetes before being treated with the groundbreaking treatment, first discovered by Frederick Banting & Charles Best.

A few days after the first injection, which caused an allergic reaction, Thompson received a more purified form of insulin (extracted by the chemist James Collip). His diabetic symptoms began to subside and blood sugars returned to normal.

Thanks to this inspiring research and discovery, millions of lives have been saved, and it's safe to say that the London Diabetes Centre wouldn't be here without this groundbreaking treatment.

Not only are we able to provide tailored treatment to patients suffering from type 1 and type 2 diabetes, but we also specialise in diabetic care for children and adolescents, helping children understand how to monitor glucose levels, get the nutrition a growing child needs, and help each child or young person live well with diabetes.

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Knowing that patients are pleased with our service never fails to make us happy.

Merry Christmas to you all from the London Diabetes team 🎄

We hope you and your loved ones are enjoying yourselves as much as possible!

Live your best life at The London Diabetes Centre Birmingham.

Personalised care, with access to our full range of cutting-edge resources, treatments and skills.

Get to know us ⬇️

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Carry on doing the things you love with our Peace of Mind support plans.

Our mobile application ensures you receive the support and reassurance you need from our expert team.

Discover Peace of Mind 👇

https://londondiabetes.com/remote-consultations/peace-of-mind/

Our new website was built with you in mind, helping you effortlessly manage your diabetes.

See it now 👉 https://londondiabetes.com/

Advances in medication 👇

During the last decade, there has been a substantial improvement in diabetes medication. Newly available medications now show good cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Finding the right medication is imperative for people with type 2 diabetes, as they are more at risk of developing problems with the heart, brain, kidneys and also the eyes and feet.

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We're always here to answer any questions you have and put you at ease.

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One in three people in the UK is thought to be living with prediabetes. Prediabetes can affect anyone, at any age and of any gender or ethnicity, however, there are a number of risk factors. These include:

➡ Being overweight or obese
➡ Having a close relative, such as a parent or sibling, with type 2 diabetes
➡ High blood pressure
➡ High triglyceride levels or low levels of the good cholesterol HDL
➡ Being older than 40 years
➡ Giving birth to a baby over 9 pounds in weight
➡ Being of Afro-Caribbean, South Asian or Native American ethnicity

If you are worried about prediabetes, make an appointment for screening investigations with our expert professionals. Just visit our website to book: https://londondiabetes.com/contact/

Receive a remote review of your diabetes care by a world-leading diabetologist from the comfort of your own home.

During this detailed consultation, the consultant will make a new clinical care plan after assessing your treatment and reviewing your medical history.

Book consultant review today: https://londondiabetes.com/remote-consultations/consultant-review/

Pregnancy with type 1 diabetes ⬇️

Having type 1 diabetes shouldn’t prevent you from having a baby. But it does mean that you and your unborn child need the very best, most expert care, at every stage of your pregnancy – preferably starting before you conceive. We’re here to take the best possible care of you.

If you have type 1 diabetes and are planning to have a baby, it’s extremely important to establish good blood glucose control before conception, in order to reduce the risk of miscarriage and serious birth defects. Get in touch with us to discuss the best approach for you and your baby.

https://londondiabetes.com/type-1/pregnancy/

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What are the signs of brittle diabetes?

Brittle diabetes can be highly difficult to control without the right management and can lead to a disruptive life with frequent periods in the hospital. It's common to notice:

• Sudden sharp changes in blood glucose without a clear trigger.
• Frequent recordings of very high and very low blood glucose levels.
• Increased episodes of ketoacidosis or severe hypoglycaemia.

We offer the latest continuous glucose monitors and the most up-to-date pumps to help you manage your brittle diabetes.

Visit our website to find out more: https://londondiabetes.com/type-1/brittle-diabetes/

Start your type 2 diabetes weight loss journey with our SmartWeight™ programme.

Our tailored dietary plan is developed according to your health, lifestyle and personal preferences. Devised and directed by an expert team with over 30 years of experience in managing weight problems, we help you take control of your weight.

Get in touch and safeguard your future today: https://londondiabetes.com/type-2/weight-management/

We understand that your diabetes is a complex condition that needs specialist, highly personalised care and treatment.

That's why under one roof, we have not just the finest facilities, but a single team that brings together cutting edge expertise in every aspect of diabetes care; leading specialists in their areas, working alongside each other – in a genuinely “joined-up” way.

Make an enquiry today and get all the expertise you’ll ever need.

Specialist diabetic care for children and adolescents from the UK’s most renowned diabetologists.

The highly skilled paediatric diabetologists at The London Diabetes Centre are supported by specialist dieticians, clinical psychologists, and diabetes specialist nurses.

With expertise in treating and communicating with young people, The team will help parents and children understand how to monitor glucose levels, get the nutrition a growing child needs, and help each child or young person live well with diabetes.

If you suspect your child has diabetes, get in touch via our website through the link in our bio.

International patients 🌍

Patients from overseas can rely on our practical experience to make things as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

London has an international reputation for medical excellence, and many of our consultants are globally renowned experts in their fields. So it’s no surprise that patients come to London Medical from all over the world, for the very highest standards of joined-up care and the most advanced treatments.

As a multilingual clinic, we’ll be happy to provide an interpreter, if you need one.

Today marks the world's largest diabetes awareness campaign and one that is incredibly important to us, World Diabetes Day.

The theme for WDD 2021-23 is access to diabetes care. 100 years after the discovery of insulin, millions of people with diabetes around the world cannot access the care they need. People with diabetes require ongoing care and support to manage their condition and avoid complications.

We have three specialised talks for World Diabetes Day available on our website from Dr Frankel, Professor Greene and Dr Abraham, which you can watch here: https://londondiabetes.com/news-and-events/

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Access our award-winning Diabetes clinic from the comfort and safety of your own home.

Are you concerned you or a family member may be at risk of Diabetes? Are you looking for a second opinion from an expert or reassurance that your care plan is working? We have multiple tailored packages to suit your needs.

➡️ Diabetes Introductory Discussion
➡️ Consultant Review
➡️ Consultant Comprehensive Review
➡️ Second Opinion
➡️ Diabetes Weight Management Packages

Find the right package for you by visiting our website: https://j.mp/3oQH3Rm

The London Medical MyCare app makes it simple and easy to monitor your health from the comfort of your own home.

✔️ Look at Consultant letters/reports
✔️ Look at your blood test results
✔️ Look at your past prescriptions
✔️ Look at your visit history
✔️ Access relevant health articles
✔️ Book and manage video appointments

The app can be integrated with Google Fit and Apple's Health kit to monitor health data such as blood glucose readings which can then be uploaded for remote monitoring by our clinicians. Even if you are not aware of any unusual changes, we will be.

Available on iOS download and Android, find out more by visiting our website https://j.mp/3vpzVOi

With ten days to go until , Dr. Frankel discusses kidney complications associated with diabetes and the benefits of modern therapy and management.

Watch it now 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1YMRQUMyCU

Dr Frankel - Diabetes