Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high. There are two main types of diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin. You can find further information and support on Type 1 diabetes here.
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is where the body doesn't produce enough insulin, or the body's cells don't react to insulin.
You can check your Type 2 diabetes risk using the calculating tool on Diabetes UK website.
We offer a number of services to help you manage diabetes
Our specialist diabetes teams provide services to support adults who are living with diabetes in North Wales. This includes:
- Diabetes specialist clinics
- Information and advice for those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Carbohydrate counting courses
- Insulin and medication to manage diabetes
- Insulin pump service
- Adolescent transition service - a two year structured process to support children through to young adults living with diabetes
- Review by specialist nurses to assess those with complex diabetes in order to help plan and provide treatment
- Telephone support and advice service
- Information and support for carers
- Flash glucose monitoring