We provide support for people across Dorset living with diabetes.
While most patients will receive their main diabetes care from their GP or practice nurse, our intermediate diabetes dietetics service helps people to control and manage their condition on a day-to-day basis.
Based in clinics around the county, our specialist staff work with patients to improve their knowledge and skills, in order to help prevent both short- and long-term complications from diabetes.
For people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, we also run education sessions to help them learn more about the condition and manage it effectively.
If you or your loved one would like to access our diabetes service, please speak to your GP, practice nurse or other healthcare professional.
Key information about this service
Leaflets
- 10 steps towards healthy feet
- Alcohol
- Blood glucose monitoring guidelines
- Diabetes and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
- Diabetes and steroids
- Diabetes and the menopause
- Hypoglycaemia explained
- Living with Diabetes and Dementia
- Diabetes and your kidneys
- Diabetes and travel
- Managing mealtime insulin
- Safe driving and the DVLA
Useful links
Diabetes UK is the leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK. It has lots of advice to help you manage your diabetes. Call its helpline on 0345 1232399.
The British Dietetic Association provides useful fact sheets.
Live Well Dorset (telephone: 0800 8401628) supports people living in Dorset to lead healthier, happier lives. It offers free coaching, support and advice and is part of Dorset Council's commitment to improving public health.