In Grampian, for people with type 2 diabetes their main health care provider is Primary Care. People with type 1 diabetes are routinely seen within the specialist services in addition to what is helpful within the primary care setting.
Primary care practices have their diabetes service arranged in different ways but often include health support worker, practice nurses and GPs. All practices in Grampian have a linked Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Doctors (either a Consultant or Specialty Doctor) so specialist input or referral to the specialist services is also readily available should your primary care team feel it would be helpful.
In addition, dietitians, psychologists, podiatrists and the retinal screening team are crucial part to helping you live well and prevent problems from your diabetes.
For information about the different professionals please click below: