Diabetes

About this condition

Diabetes is a condition in which the level of sugar in the blood stays higher than it should. Many people have no symptoms early on; others notice thirst, passing urine often, tiredness, slow-healing wounds or blurred vision. It is diagnosed and monitored by blood tests, not by symptoms alone.

How a consultation works

The doctor asks about your diet, routine, weight, family history and any medicines or insulin you use, and will want to see your recent blood sugar and HbA1c results. Food, activity and daily routine are discussed in practical terms. Diabetes needs regular checks of the eyes, kidneys and feet, and the clinic works alongside your physician or diabetologist for those. Never stop or change prescribed diabetes medicine or insulin without the doctor who prescribed it agreeing.

This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan, and no outcome is promised. Please consult the doctor about your own case. If your symptoms are severe or sudden, seek medical care straight away.