Diabetes
Diabetes Information
Please visit this dedicated site for an extensive guide to Diabetes, and the various treatements, tests and referrals available.
Statins
Most people with diabetes over the age of 40 are recommended to consider starting a statin medication (usually atorvastatin 20mg) to reduce vascular risk i.e., heart attacks/strokes etc.
You can read more about this at NHS.UK: Statins
If you are not on a statin medication and wish to be, please confirm that you have read the information above on the link and contact the clinical pharmacist to request this: Ask the Dispensary a Question
Gliflozin Medication Request
If you are interested in starting a Gliflozin/Flozin medication, please view our Gliflozin Medication Request form page.
Diabetes Information
Please visit the following link and medication tab for further information Diabetes Information – Diabetes
Ace Inhibitor Medication Request
To request Ace Inhibitor Medication, please view our Ace Inhibitor Medication Request page.
Diabetic Patients – Feeling Unwell
If you are unwell with diabetes you are advised to seek medical help urgently the same day.
Some medications may need altering during this period and further guidance can be found by clicking the following link: www.diabetes.org.uk/life-with-diabetes
Diabetes UK
From care and support to prevention, campaigning, fundraising and research, we’re tackling the fastest-growing health threat in the UK. Find out more
During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Please follow the government advice to keep yourself safe.
Website: NHS: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The diabetes UK website has a useful section covering a range of aspects about diabetes and coronavirus
Website: www.diabetes.org.uk
Oxford Health are providing an urgent clinical advice hotline number is 01865 857 357, 8am until 4pm. (Outside this time is 0300 3047777)
Patients can also email this service dsnop.ocdem@nhs.net
The practice or 111 can be contacted by phone in the usual way.
Clinical non urgent questions on our can be sent though our website
Website: www.windrushmedicalpractice.co.uk
The practice will defer the majority of ‘in practice’ routine diabetes monitoring reviews.
The team will be moving to virtual reviews by phone during this period. Please wait to be contacted about your routine review.
Glucose Self Testing
If you are on insulin or other medicines that can cause low glucose (like gliclazide) then you should have a working glucose meter and test levels as recommended (see link below). If you do not have these please ask our dispensary team using the Ask Dispensary A Question form.
How often should you test you blood glucose? How Often Do I Need to Test My Blood Glucose (diabetes.co.uk).
For further information on checking you blood sugar levels please visit: www.diabetes.org.uk – Checking your blood sugar levels.
National Diabetes Audit
If you have diabetes, non-diabetic hyperglycaemia, impaired glucose tolerance or pre-diabetes, your GP practice will share information about your diabetes care and treatment with the NDA. The type of information and how it is shared, is controlled by law and enforced by strict rules or confidentiality and security. Find out more
Further Information
For more information about diabetes and how to treat it visit NHS – Diabetes
MyType1 Diabetes – free online support for patients and healthcare professionals
MyType1 Diabetes is a free online resource with tailored support to help adults in England live well with their type 1 diabetes.
It can help patients understand more about type 1 diabetes and increase their confidence in managing their condition through e-learning, signposting to local services and a wide-range of content available in 10 different languages including Polish, Spanish and Urdu.
The programme is for people over the age of 18, with type 1 diabetes and can be accessed by individuals, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
Website: www.mytype1diabetes.nhs.uk
Diabetes Care Reviews
We aim to invite most patients with diabetes in their birth month for a review.
We advise you to bring home average blood pressure readings as these are more accurate and will reduce the need for us to repeat this over time at the practice. We encourage you to have your own home blood pressure monitor and to keep records of your blood pressure to help optimise your care.
Please bring a urine test clearly marked ‘for ACR’ to every diabetes review appointment. We will contact you with the results.
New Diabetes
If you are an adult who has recently been diagnose with diabetes, please see the link below with recommended reading.
The practice will aim to invite you within a month and it is helpful for you to have familiarised yourself with this information: www.diabetes.co.uk/newly-diagnosed.
If you are unwell before seen in the clinic please phone the practice.
Diabetes and Driving
Please see the links to rules and guidance about diabetes and driving. This is especially important if you are treated with insulin or other medication that could potentially cause hypoglycaemia:
Website: GOV: Diabetes and Driving
Diabetes Remission Plan
The programme, commissioned by NHS England and formerly known as the NHS Low Calorie Diet, supports people living with type 2 diabetes to achieve weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. This will enable them to better control their blood sugar levels, reducing the need for diabetes-related medication and potentially achieving remission of their type 2 diabetes. It is a year-long programme which includes an initial three-month period of total diet replacement, with all food intake replaced by specially formulated products amounting to 800-900 kilocalories per day, followed by support with achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Some of the exclusion criteria include: age>65, having diabetes for more than 6 years, on insulin, BMI under 27 in some people, some other severe medical conditions.
If you are interested, please contact the practice.