Report into Diabetes in North Somerset

Since high blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol can worsen many of these problems, managing diabetes draws on many areas of healthcare, and care is typically complex and time-consuming (NICE Quality Standard). 

In view of the estimated increase in prevalence of diabetes in the next decade and the potential impact of the condition, the diagnosis, treatment and on-going care and support for diabetic patients is important. 
 
This review of the diagnosis, treatment and support of diabetes in North Somerset summarises the feedback we have received from local people about their experiences of diabetes services and based on these, makes recommendations for service improvement.