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Diabetes Services

Diabetes services are available across the Northern Trust. They are provided by different professions and within a multidisciplinary team including Diabetologists, Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Podiatrists, Dieticians and a Psychologist.

Diabetes Inpatient services are provided within Antrim and Causeway Hospitals and offer diabetes education, management and a smooth discharge into the community. Consultant and nurse led clinics are available in different locations across the Northern Trust.

Diabetes Specialist Nursing Services

Diabetes Specialist Nursing Services provide expert advice on condition and self management of diabetes.

The service is available across the Trust, both in hospital and community settings, from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Referral can be made to this service through a GP or by hospital services.

Referrals

Referrals are made by your GP. Many GP surgeries run diabetes clinics and Diabetes Specialist Nurses assist some GPs in the running of these clinics.

Diabetes and pregnancy

Pre conception

It is well documented that planning a pregnancy significantly improves the outcomes and reduces risks during pregnancy. Within the Northern Trust we have pre conception diabetes clinics. Your General Practitioner can refer you to this clinic if you are not known to the diabetes service. The clinics are held weekly in Antrim and Ballymena.

Gestational and antenatal diabetes care.

Many pregnant people can develop diabetes during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. We offer a rapid access to this clinic supported by a midwife, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Diabetologist and Obstetrician. These clinics take place in Antrim Area Hospital.

Local Groups

Diabetes UK has local groups throughout the Trust. These groups meet regularly throughout the year. They are run by people with diabetes. You can find your local group by contacting Diabetes NI on 028 9066 6646 or visit Diabetes NI.