OVERVIEW
Diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose in your blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly. Diabetes is caused by a lack of insulin production from the pancreas. Your pancreas makes insulin, a natural hormone that helps your body absorb glucose (or sugar) in your blood. Children and young people with Diabetes need some help to control their levels of insulin. Type 1 Diabetes is the most common type in children and young people and usually means that your body is not producing enough insulin to keep you healthy.
GRAMPIAN CHILDREN’S DIABETES APP
This app contains a wealth of information, news, guidance and contact details and is a great tool to keep up to date with the team after discharge.
To download and set up the app:
- Go to your mobile app store
- Download the Healthzone uk app
- Open Healthzone uk and search ‘Grampian Children’s Diabetes App’
The App will open directly into the RACH Diabetes Team page. You will will have the option to allow notifications, to ensure you won’t miss any updates or information from our team.
CONTACT DETAILS
Existing patients can contact members of the Diabetes team directly by email or phone:
Aberdeen Diabetes Nurses – gram.rachdiabetes@nhs.scot
Elgin Diabetes Nurses- gram.elginpaedsdiabetes@nhs.scot
Diabetes Dietitians – 01224 552630
Outpatients Appointment Line – 01224 550232
