Our team and services
If you live in Greenwich and have type 2 diabetes, you will probably be seen by our Specialist Diabetes Team.
The Specialist Diabetes Team has expanded to provide a comprehensive multidisciplinary diabetes service to residents of Greenwich. The team includes secondary care colleagues and works closely with the Diabetes Day Centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
The team comprises:
- a clinical manager
- a dietitian with advanced knowledge of ethnic food variations
- a specialist podiatrist
- a specialist clinical psychologist, and
- diabetes specialist nurses
- team clerical administrator
The Specialist Diabetes Nursing Service provides an enhanced level of care for patients with diabetes, this includes:
- Support, information and advice for those starting insulin treatment
- Home visits for housebound people who require support to manage their diabetes
- Advice for other professionals and carers.
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