Why might you need some advice?

• Diet and weight have a huge impact on your blood glucose levels, even if your diabetes is partly controlled by tablets or insulin. Our dietitians are trained to help you optimise your diabetic control through weight management & healthy eating.
• This will allow you to take control of your diabetes and may mean you need less medication.
• This will also help prevent long term complications of diabetes such problems with sight and kidney function.
• Diabetes is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (heart problems). We can ensure your diet is healthy as well as enjoyable to minimise this risk.

What will we do?

• We will discuss any changes you wish to make, (maintaining tight blood glucose control, alleviating symptoms, reducing your blood pressure, reducing your fat intake).
• Your individual dietitian will analyse your food intake- they are trained to spot areas in your diet which may be improved to aid diabetic control or to improve the overall balance of your diet.
• We will look at your current blood glucose levels over the course of the day and explain how these are being affected by your food intake.
• Your food preferences, medical and diet history and lifestyle will all be taken into account.
• If you wish a mini health check will be conducted. This will consist of your weight, BMI, body fat percentage and waist circumference being measured.
• Discuss any particular topics you want more information about (e.g. how can choosing foods with a lower glycaemic index help you?).

What will you go away with?

• Suggestions on changes which could be made to your diet to optimise your diabetic control. This will include lots of practical ideas based on the foods you like with meal and snack ideas provided.
• Your mini healthcheck results. If improvements to any of these measurements are recommended then achievable targets will be agreed..
• Appropriate information sheets based on your individual needs. Examples are; Glycaemic index and diabetes, reducing cholesterol levels, 10 top tips for people with diabetes..
• All your questions answered!.
• Follow up advice as you wish. Further appointments if necessary, phone /email support or simply our contact details in case you think of any other questions. See our clinics for more details or contact us to make an appointment

Suggested package

This is a suggestion only as all individuals have different needs. An initial consultation may be booked without any further obligation.

• Initial (1 hour) appointment: £80
• 30 minute follow-up appointment: £40
• Usual price: £120
• When purchased as a package: £108