Diabetes clinic

This provides supervision, advice and monitoring of blood sugar levels, kidney function, cholesterol levels, diet and many other things for patients with diabetes who are not under hospital care.  This usually non-insulin dependent diabetics (type II).  It is run by Liz Lewis (Nurse Practitioner) at various times in the week. The aim is to prevent complications of this condition.  New patients are booked into the clinic and thereafter sent for by Liz every 6 to 12 months or according to need. Currently there are approximately 200 patients receiving regular supervision at this clinic.