Acromegaly
For patients diagnosed with acromegaly - explaining what having the condition entails and how it can be treated
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Addison's Disease
For patients diagnosed with Addison’s Disease - explains its causes and treatment and gives advice on what to do when you are unwell
Read moreAdvice for people with diabetes having a gastroscopy or colonoscopy
Explains what adjustments (if any) are needed to your regular medication for people with diabetes having an endoscopic procedure
Read moreAdvice for people with insulin, Glucagon like peptide agonists GLP1 injections and / or tablet controlled diabetes undergoing surgery
Instructions if your diabetes is controlled by insulin and/or tablets on when to stop taking your medication and when to stop eating and drinking before an operation or procedure
Read moreBariatric (weight loss) surgery: Once you have a date for your operation
What to expect once you have a date for your weight loss surgery
Read moreBromocriptine
For patients prescribed the prolactin-blocking medication called Bromocriptine for prolactinoma (tumour in the pituitary gland)
Read moreCabergoline
For patients prescribed the prolactin-blocking medication called Cabergoline for prolactinoma (tumour in the pituitary gland)
Read moreCarbimazole in thyrotoxicosis
For patients prescribed carbimazole medication to reduce overactivity of the thyroid gland
Read moreControlling diabetic retinopathy and preventing sight loss - tips
Information to optimise the treatment you are taking, manage your diabetes effectively and to ensure that you and your eyes remain healthy in years to come
Read moreCoping during illness with raised blood glucose and ketones
Explains how to monitor your Type 1 diabetes during illness
Read moreDiabetic retinopathy and normal vaginal delivery
This statement from the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Department of Ophthalmology (Eye Department) relates to diabetic retinopathy and vaginal birth.
Read moreDietary considerations before your bariatric (weight loss) surgery)
For patients undergoing bariatric (weight loss) surgery and provides advice on changes in diet and eating behaviours prior to surgery
Read moreFirst 6 weeks after weight loss surgery
Outlines what to expect in the first 6 weeks following your weight loss surgery and provides information and advice to support you
Read moreFoot care advice for people with diabetes
Gives advice on looking after your feet for patients with diabetes
Read moreFreeStyle Libre glucose monitor tutorials and user manuals (adults)
Online tutorials and manual for FreeStyle Libre - a small sensor placed just under the surface of your skin in the subcutaneous layer (where you would normally do an injection), which measures interstitial glucose
Read moreGastric band - Dietary advice following bariatric surgery
Information for patients who have had a procedure to place a gastric band for weight loss - advice on reintroducing food and eating well after the procedure
Read moreGastric band surgery (LAGB)
Information about gastric band surgery, including risks and benefits.
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