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- Type of diabetes
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Hello!
I am a type 1 that has recently moved from Leicestershire to Leeds and am needing to switch gp surgery/diabetic clinic etc.
I'm REALLY nervous about this and have been putting it off for a long time because I love my DSN back in Leicestershire and am terrified about ending up under the care of someone that isn't as supportive. I currently use a pump and have been on NHS funded sensor therapy for severe hypo anxiety for the last 9 months. I know I will be fine with my pump, but I have been told by my DSN that moving counties could mean I lose my funding for sensor augmented therapy.
The sensor is a lifeline for me, I was SO unhealthy before starting on it and really do not want to go back. I was wondering if anyone in the Leeds/West Yorkshire area could share any experiences of their diabetic care. Also any recommendations in terms of GP practices/outpatient diabetic departments etc would be amazing. We're in the LS11 area presently but are beginning to look for a different area - and catchment areas for good GP practices will definitely be something we take into consideration when hunting for a new home.
Thanks in advance!
Ellie
I am a type 1 that has recently moved from Leicestershire to Leeds and am needing to switch gp surgery/diabetic clinic etc.
I'm REALLY nervous about this and have been putting it off for a long time because I love my DSN back in Leicestershire and am terrified about ending up under the care of someone that isn't as supportive. I currently use a pump and have been on NHS funded sensor therapy for severe hypo anxiety for the last 9 months. I know I will be fine with my pump, but I have been told by my DSN that moving counties could mean I lose my funding for sensor augmented therapy.
The sensor is a lifeline for me, I was SO unhealthy before starting on it and really do not want to go back. I was wondering if anyone in the Leeds/West Yorkshire area could share any experiences of their diabetic care. Also any recommendations in terms of GP practices/outpatient diabetic departments etc would be amazing. We're in the LS11 area presently but are beginning to look for a different area - and catchment areas for good GP practices will definitely be something we take into consideration when hunting for a new home.
Thanks in advance!
Ellie
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