Diabetes Care

St Luke’s Health Centre is committed to giving you high-quality healthcare. We offer treatment and advice for patients who have Diabetes. We are committed to providing our patients with a full general practice service and access to a range of health professionals.

Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes causes the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood to become too high. It happens when your body cannot produce enough of a hormone called insulin, which controls blood glucose. You need to take insulin every day to keep your blood glucose levels under control Managing type 1 diabetes can take time to get used to, but you can still do all the things you enjoy. This guide is here to help.

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Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. It can cause symptoms like excessive thirst, needing to pee a lot and tiredness. It can also increase your risk of getting serious problems with your eyes, heart and nerves. It’s a lifelong condition that can affect your everyday life. You may need to change your diet, take medicines and have regular check-ups. It’s caused by problems with a chemical in the body (hormone) called insulin. It’s often linked to being overweight or inactive, or having a family history of type 2 diabetes.

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