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Diabetes - Treatment

Diabetes is treated with a combination of diet, exercise and medications.

You may also be referred to a:

·         Dietitian, to advise you on healthy eating
·         Podiatrist, for foot care
·         Dentist, to ensure your gums and teeth are well maintained
·         Clinical Nurse Specialist, to help you with diabetes management
·         Optometrist, to monitor your eyes.
 
The amount of sugar in the blood varies throughout the day but normally remains within a narrow range (usually 4 – 8 mmol/L).  Even with medication it tends to be slightly higher in people with diabetes, but you will learn what level is your best target.
 
You will receive lots of information about what you can do to manage your diabetes when, and after, you attend the clinic.

Location Information

Contact Details

Phone (04) 806 2140
Fax (04) 385 5819

Wellington Regional Hospital
(04) 385 5999 ext 82140

Street Address

Endocrine, Diabetes & Research Centre
Level 5
Grace Neill Building
Wellington Hospital
Newtown
Wellington

Postal Address

Endocrine, Diabetes & Research Centre
Wellington Regional Hospital
Private Bag 7902
Wellington 6242

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