Specialist Nursing - Diabetes Bexley

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.

GP referral information

Phone number for GPs:

01322 357902

Fax number:

01322 357965

Referrals are accepted from GPs and other healthcare professionals. Complete the referral form and fax it to the above number or make the referral via DART (electronic central booking system).

Commissioned eligibility criteria:

over 18 years of age
resident in the London Borough of Bexley
On maximum oral therapy and HbA1c > 7.4%
Or Serum Creatinine > 180 and needing to stop Metformin (other oral anti diabetic medication unsuitable/ tried)
Or Oral anti diabetic medication contraindicated or causing side effects.
Or on insulin and failing to reach maximum targets and NOT under the care of the hospital.