Beechwood Medical Centre is always committed to improving the care of its Diabetic Patients.
This page will contain information and website links for patients to use as a useful resource
The GP Lead for Diabetes is Dr Aisha Bhatti
The Nurse Lead for Diabetes is Vicky Sykes
Information for patients with Diabetes
Diabetes UK Website
Patient Information
Planning for pregnancy when you have Diabetes
Do you know the signs of type 1 diabetes? Poster #1 (PDF, 1MB)
Do you know the signs of type 1 diabetes? Poster #2 (PDF, 139KB)
Content of the above poster below:
Do you know the signs of type 1 diabetes?
Toilet
Thirsty
Tired
Thinner
We call them the 4Ts. If you or your child are weeing more often, constantly thirsty, more tired than usual, or losing weight for no reason, it could be a symptom of type 1 diabetes. If left undiagnosed, type 1 diabetes can be fatal. If you’re experiencing any of the 4Ts, ask your doctor for a test immediately.
Scan the QR code or visit diabetes.org.uk/the4Ts
Diabetes UK
Content of the above poster below:
Do you know the signs of type 1 diabetes?
Toilet
Thinner
Tired
Thirsty
We call them the 4Ts. If you or your child are weeing more often, constantly thirsty, more tired than usual, or losing weight for no reason, it could be a symptom of type 1 diabetes. If left undiagnosed, type 1 diabetes can be fatal. If you’re experiencing any of the 4Ts, ask your doctor for a test immediately.
Scan the QR code or visit diabetes.org.uk/the4Ts