Clinical Guidelines
Guidelines for the management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes are here on Remedy. This link includes information on sick day rules.
DKA
Definition: All 3 of
- blood ketones >3mml/l (urine ketones >2+)
- glucose > 11 mmol/l
- venous bicarb <15 or venous pH <7.3
Rapid Access Diabetes Clinics
Information on Rapid Access Diabetes Clinics are available on Remedy.
NBT
Diabetes CNS 8am -4pm Mon -Fri
- 07500027385
- Bleep 9315
- Email: diabeticspecialistnurse@nbt.nhs.uk
May be able to see new diagnosis Type 1 on AEC (if stable).
Possible DKA should be admitted to AMU.
Endo SpR: 07710384933
Endo consultant: mobile via switch
BRI
Monday - Friday between 8:30 - 16:30
Referrals should be made via HOT bleep 2309
WGH
Monday - Friday between 08:00 - 16:00.
For same day referrals (e.g. suspected new onset type 1 diabetes) please bleep 224 for the diabetes nurse team.
Otherwise, GP’s can now contact the Diabetes specialist nurse team via a joint mailbox on
WestonDiabetesSpecialistNurses@uhbw.nhs.uk
Community Diabetes Support
The Community Diabetes Specialist Team service provided by Sirona can be accessed via Remedy.
Sirona BNSSG Diabetes Advice Line 01179 598970