Policy Updates

Diabetes Policy and Procedure #6

Care Management Care Practice Region: | Reference: WCC87

This policy details how the organisation will support individuals who are at risk of or present with Diabetes. Based on recommendations from Diabetes UK and NICE it sets out how to assess, support and manage risk and provides guidance and tools for staff to use to aid understanding and a consistent and safe response. The policy has been reviewed and further content added to support staff practice. This includes the following additions:

Procedure for calibration of blood glucose machines
Increased content for managing hypoglycaemia
Weight management
Supporting individuals to self manage
Increased reference to support of GPs and Diabetes Specialist nurses
Additions have been made to the Key Facts for Professionals and Further Reading resources have been included.