- It is important to know if mum has glucokinase diabetes in pregnancy, because there are differences in how GCK-MODY is managed, compared to gestational diabetes mellitus. If a parent is affected, the baby has a 50% chance of inheriting the GCK gene
Oral GLP-1 Analogues (Semaglutide)
This leaflet is designed for people taking an oral GLP-1 (Semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Semaglutide works in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing theamount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food. This can help with blood glucose levels. How do […]Topic: Diabetes
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Metformin
This leaflet is designed for people taking Metformin for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Metformin works to lower blood sugar levels. It does this in several ways. It reduces theamount of sugar released by the liver, it reduces the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestine and it increases the sensitivity of […]Topic: Diabetes
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Injectable GLP-1 Analogues (Dulaglutide, Exenatide, Semaglutide, Liraglutide, Lixisenatide)
This leaflet is designed for people taking an injectable GLP-1 for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These drugs work in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing the amount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food.This can help with blood glucose levels. How do […]Topic: Diabetes
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Gliclazide/Glimepiride
This leaflet is designed for people taking Gliclazide or Glimepiride for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These medications work to increase the release of insulin from the pancreas and therefore lower sugars in the blood. How do I take this medication? It is best to take the tablets shortly before eating or […]Topic: Diabetes
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
DPP-4 Inhibitors (Alogliptin, Linagliptin, Saxagliptin, Sitagliptin)
This leaflet is designed for people taking a DPP-4 inhibitor, also known as a ‘gliptin’ for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These medications work to lower blood sugar levels by increasing the amount of insulinthe body produces and decreases the amount of sugar made by the body. How do I take this […]Topic: Diabetes
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Talipes (PTEV – Positional Talipes Equinovarus)
What is positional talipes equinovarus? Talipes – this is when the typical position of one or both feet is abnormalEquino – this is when the foot points downwardsVarus – this is when the foot is also turned inwards Why have I been given this leaflet? The doctor on the ward has seen your baby and […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
A guide to Birth and the Postnatal Period for people with Gestational Diabetes
This information is designed for pregnant people who have received a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes during their pregnancy. It explains how we routinely manage Gestational Diabetes during the birth of your baby and what happens after the baby is born. When I attend the hospital to have my baby how will my gestational diabetes be […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Ultrasound scans during pregnancy
This leaflet contains important information regarding ultrasound scans during pregnancy. It tells you how, when and why the different types of scans are offered.At least two ultrasound scans are offered during your pregnancy. These scans are the dating scan and the abnormality scan. Further scans may be necessary. Please remember that all scans are optional. […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Contraception after you have had your baby (postnatal contraception)
What is postnatal contraception? Postnatal contraception is birth control after having your baby to delay or avoid another pregnancy. Many unplanned pregnancies occur in the first few months after pregnancy so it is important to have a plan for contraception that suits you. The World Health organisation recommends at least 2 years between pregnancies. When […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors