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…

Screening for Cholesterol

As someone with diabetes, your level of cholesterol should be tested once…

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment

Retinopathy can lead to blindness but the good news is that it…

Foot Examinations

People with diabetes should have their feet checked at least once a…

Kidney Dialysis

Dialysis is the separating out of the contents of liquids. Kidney dialysis…

Kidney Transplants

If kidneys become damaged and struggle to filter blood well enough, a…

Screening for Kidney Disease – Diabetic Nephropathy

Two tests are performed to screen for kidney disease (or nephropathy). For…

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…