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What care to expect

Regular Blood Pressure CheckupWhether you have just been diagnosed or had diabetes for some time it is important that you get regular high quality healthcare.  This will help to ensure that your diabetes, blood pressure and blood fats are all kept in check as well as detecting any early signs of complications so that they can be caught and treated successfully.

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  • Are you receiving good care? Let us know
  • Find out more in our leaflet, 'What diabetes care to expect'

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  • Find examples of shared practice
  • See the Diabetes UK care recommendations
  • 'Great Expectations' Balance article on diabetes care
  • Find out about care in your local area
  • Our response to the 'your health, your care your say' report
 
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© Diabetes UK 2006
Diabetes UK is the operating name of the The British Diabetic Association.
Company limited by guarantee. Registered in England no. 339181. Registered office: Macleod House, 10 Parkway, London NW1 7AA.
A charity registered in England and Wales (no. 215199) and in Scotland (no. SC039136).

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