Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Tests

A once yearly retinal screening appointment (eye check) is carried out to…

Dead in Bed Syndrome

Dead in bed syndrome (DIB) is a term used to describe the…

Diabetic Coma

Coma is relatively rare in diagnosed diabetes but it is very important…

Acanthosis Nigricans

Acanthosis nigricans is a relatively common skin condition that is one of…

Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma (HONK)

Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma is a dangerous condition brought on by very…

Lipohypertrophy – Injections and Lumpy Skin

Lipohypertrophy can be unpleasant for you from an aesthetic perspective and it…

Skin Conditions

The skin is one of the most over looked organs because it…

NLD (Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum)

Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD) is a rare skin condition in which lesions…

Itchy Skin and Diabetes

Itchy skin can be a sign of diabetes, particularly if other diabetes…

High Blood Pressure Screening

You will probably be familiar with blood pressure screening. A fabric sleeve…