Community Diabetes Service
We provide a nurse led comprehensive service for patients with type 2 diabetes supporting patients to achieve glycaemic control.
- About Us
The service aims to provide high quality information and advice for newly diagnosed patients with a DESMOND programme, insulin initiation and titration and ongoing review.
We also provide education and advice for Priimary Care Health Care Professionals supporting patients living with Type 2 Diabetes.
We work collaboratively with the Diabetic Medicine Team and our Podiatry team.
- What is Type 2 Diabetes?
What is Type 2 Diabetes? https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/type-2-diabetes
- Living with Type 2 Diabetes
We know that everyones experience of Type 2 Diabetes is different. Whether you are living with Type 2 Diabetes or are caring for a loved one who does, Diabetes UK have a lot of information to support you. Please click on the blue link for further information https://www.diabetes.org.uk/living-with-diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Leaflets and Resources
This page is currently being developed - please check again for more information
- DESMOND Type 2 Education Programme
This page is currently being developed - please check again for more information
- Local Diabetes UK Support Groups
Diabetes UK offer local support groups across the North West. Please click on the blue link for further information on how to access this https://www.diabetes.org.uk/support-for-you/diabetes-uk-in-your-area/north-of-england/local-groups#groups
- Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Trend Diabetes and Diabetes UK offer a wealth of education and advice for Healthcare Professionals to further your knowledge of Type 2 Diabetes to enable you to support patients who are living with Type 2 Diabetes in order for them to self manage their conditon more effectively.
Click on the blue links below to access further education
Trend Diabetes Resources – Trend Diabetes
Diabetes UK For Professionals | Diabetes UK
We have also included links to national and local guidance available for Diabetes Management below
GMMMG Clinical Guidance and Pathways - GMMMG
NICE NG28 Overview | Type 2 diabetes in adults: management | Guidance | NICE
We also offer education sessions on Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetes management tailored to your learning outcomes and can be accessed by contacting the Diabetes Specialist Nurses wwl-tr.communitydiabetes_teamreferrals@nhs.net
- Referral Form for Professionals
- Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
This page is currently being developed - please check again for more information
- Contact Details
The service is provided from clinical locations across the district, nursing and residential homes and home visits where appropriate.
Nurses are based in the Long-Term Conditions Suite at:
Wigan Health Centre
Boston House
Frog Lane
Wigan
WN6 7LB
Tel 0300 707 7700
We provide a nurse led comprehensive service for patients with type 2 diabetes supporting patients to achieve glycaemic control.
- About Us
The service aims to provide high quality information and advice for newly diagnosed patients with a DESMOND programme, insulin initiation and titration and ongoing review.
We also provide education and advice for Priimary Care Health Care Professionals supporting patients living with Type 2 Diabetes.
We work collaboratively with the Diabetic Medicine Team and our Podiatry team.
- What is Type 2 Diabetes?
What is Type 2 Diabetes? https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/type-2-diabetes
- Living with Type 2 Diabetes
We know that everyones experience of Type 2 Diabetes is different. Whether you are living with Type 2 Diabetes or are caring for a loved one who does, Diabetes UK have a lot of information to support you. Please click on the blue link for further information https://www.diabetes.org.uk/living-with-diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Leaflets and Resources
This page is currently being developed - please check again for more information
- DESMOND Type 2 Education Programme
This page is currently being developed - please check again for more information
- Local Diabetes UK Support Groups
Diabetes UK offer local support groups across the North West. Please click on the blue link for further information on how to access this https://www.diabetes.org.uk/support-for-you/diabetes-uk-in-your-area/north-of-england/local-groups#groups
- Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Trend Diabetes and Diabetes UK offer a wealth of education and advice for Healthcare Professionals to further your knowledge of Type 2 Diabetes to enable you to support patients who are living with Type 2 Diabetes in order for them to self manage their conditon more effectively.
Click on the blue links below to access further education
Trend Diabetes Resources – Trend Diabetes
Diabetes UK For Professionals | Diabetes UK
We have also included links to national and local guidance available for Diabetes Management below
GMMMG Clinical Guidance and Pathways - GMMMG
NICE NG28 Overview | Type 2 diabetes in adults: management | Guidance | NICE
We also offer education sessions on Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetes management tailored to your learning outcomes and can be accessed by contacting the Diabetes Specialist Nurses wwl-tr.communitydiabetes_teamreferrals@nhs.net
- Referral Form for Professionals
- Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
This page is currently being developed - please check again for more information
- Contact Details
The service is provided from clinical locations across the district, nursing and residential homes and home visits where appropriate.
Nurses are based in the Long-Term Conditions Suite at:
Wigan Health Centre
Boston House
Frog Lane
Wigan
WN6 7LBTel 0300 707 7700