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Northland DHB Diabetes
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Description
Diabetes (diabetes mellitus)
Diabetes is a condition that affects the way your body deals with sugar. The amount of sugar in the blood is controlled by insulin which is a hormone produced by the pancreas (an organ that lies near your stomach).
- change in your weight
- feeling thirsty
- excessive passing of urine
- blurred vision
- slow healing of sores
- tingling in hands and feet.
- dietitian, to advise you on healthy eating
- podiatrist, for foot care
- dentist, to ensure your gums and teeth are well maintained
- nurse, to help with day-to-day management of your diabetes
- ophthalmologist, to monitor your eyes.
Consultants
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Dr Nicole McGrath
Physician
Conditions/ Procedures / Treatments
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Diabetes and Kidney Disease: Patient Information Sheet
This information sheet is produced by the Northland District Health Board's Diabetes Service to provide information for patients with both diabetes and kidney disease. More
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Diabetes Wellness Plan
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Hypoglycaemia
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New HbA1c Measurement: Conversion Table and Interpretation
HbA1c is used to monitor your control of your diabetes.… More
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Patient Resources
Click here to access a list of information sheets for people with diabetes More
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Sick Day Advice for People with Type 2 Diabetes
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The Safe Use of Insulin
Click here to view a brochure written by the Diabetes service on:… More
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Travelling Overseas for People with Diabetes
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Touch the Toes Test
Diabetes can damage the nerves in your feet meaning you can't feel sharps things as well.… More
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Adjusting Insulin
Below are documents that provide advice on how to adjust your insulin:… More
Other
Useful Websites
Contact Details
Hokianga Health Rawene Hospital, 163 Parnell Street, Rawene
Northland
Phone
(09) 405 7709
Fax
(09) 405 7329
Website
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This page was last updated at 10:14AM on April 19, 2018. This information is reviewed and edited by Northland DHB Diabetes.