Diabetes Care For You brings together consultants, diabetes specialist nurses, dietitians, podiatrists and psychotherapists, all of whom specialise in care for adults 18+ living with diabetes. Depending on your needs, you may be seen by several of our health care professionals. We have close links with hospital-based diabetes services to ensure that if needed, you will have access to all of the services and further specialist clinicians your condition requires.
We work with people living with diabetes to explore health needs and to help understand and manage your diabetes in the best way possible. According to your need and preference we can offer 1-2-1 appointments in person, by phone or by video call. We also offer group education sessions either in person or by video. During your appointment you will be informed of the available treatment options and a decision will be made regarding the next steps.
All patients living with Type 1 diabetes should expect to have appointments with their consultant and specialist nurse throughout the year.
Patients with Type 2 diabetes will predominantly be supported by our specialist nurses and dietitians but may see a consultant if necessary.
Foot care for people living with diabetes is really important. Our podiatrists can help catch issues at an early stage and prevent future complications. You may be placed under the care of our podiatrists if your feet are assessed as moderate or high risk, or you have an active foot ulceration.
If necessary, you may also see a dietitian or be offered group education. Dieticians can help you control and improve your blood sugar levels as well as give you more confidence and knowledge to manage your diabetes.
As we know that living with diabetes can be really difficult, our psychotherapists offer time-limited mild to moderate emotional support. Some of the presenting difficulties may include adjusting to a diagnosis of diabetes, managing medication and needles, relationship to food and eating behaviours, anxiety around hypoglycaemia, diabetes distress and burn out, sexual difficulties, low mood.
We offer appointments in person, by video or telephone. We also offer educational groups for people living either with Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes. Our groups are small and friendly either in person or by video.
Depending on need you'll be seen by any one or more of our team. You could be seen by a specialist nurse, a consultant, a podiatrist, a healthcare assistant, a dietician and/or a psychotherapist. You'll also be regularly in contact with our administrators either by phone or email.
Patients need to be registered with a Brighton and Hove or High Weald, Lewes and Haven GP to be eligible for our service. We need a referral from your GP (via e-referral service) or any other health care provider which can be emailed to us.
All patients in the Brighton and Hove and High Weald, Lewes and Haven area except those who are pregnant, have had a transplant, have an Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) below 15 or have HIV.
Anyone who is on the maximum dose of tolerated oral medication for their diabetes, and/or needs initiation on injectable therapy.
Patients who are at moderate risk, at high risk or have active foot problems. Patients suffering with acute Charcot foot and those with vascular problems or an infection that needs a surgical review need to go to the hospital service.
We are open Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Our telephone lines are open Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
We will aim to see those who are triaged as ‘Urgent’ within 10 working days and those that are triaged as ‘routine’ within 8 weeks of referral.
If you are supported by the service and have a query about your care or are not being supported by the service but would like to know more, you can contact our Admin Hub by phone or email - call 0300 373 1886 or email us at
As we are not an emergency service if you require urgent help please contact your GP, 111, A&E or call 999.
If you’re housebound and unable to attend clinical settings, please ask us to arrange a home visit.
We have regular out-patient appointments to book at the following clinics:
Diabetes UK – website providing useful information and support on Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes - NHS – NHS webpage providing detailed information on Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Low risk feet – Royal College of Podiatry website providing information for patients with low risk of non-healing wounds and amputation
Moderate risk feet – Royal College of Podiatry website providing information for patients with moderate risk of non-healing wounds and amputation
High risk feet – Royal College of Podiatry website providing information for patients with high risk of non-healing wounds and amputation
Information for young adults living with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) or complex Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).
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