Young Persons Diabetes Booklet

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We can’t wait to meet you!

The adult team are excited to get to know you and can’t wait to share with you all the exciting things or help with any challenging moments that this time in your life can bring such as: ·· Gaining independence & learning to drive ·· G oing to uni, entering training roles or starting new jobs ·· S ex and relationships, starting families and getting married

·· Travelling abroad ·· D rinking alcohol or using recreational drugs safely

We want you to get the most from everything life has to offer you during these years. We believe that diabetes should fit around your life and not the other way around.

Who are we?

We are a team that works closely together to keep you safe and well. You are able to see us in the clinic every 3-6 months. We can have a chat either over the phone or exchange emails if you need us. We are around Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Consultant in Diabetes Professor Richard Holt is a doctor specialising in Diabetes. He has led the Young Adult Clinic in Southampton for over 15 years and will be responsible for your overall care.

Diabetes Specialist Nurses We want to get to know you & are here to support you with anything.

Specialist Diabetes Dietitian Don’t worry, we’re not the food police!

Our role is to promote nutritional wellbeing to help manage your diabetes.

Emotional Wellbeing Therapist We are here to help anyone struggling with things like depression, anxiety and stress. We won’t try and analyse you or ask you lots of difficult questions!

Clinic Nurse You will normally see a clinic nurse when you come in for your appointment. We will do some simple checks. Do tell us if you’d like to see an individual member of the team alone.

Get in touch See us at Diabetes Resource Centre Level A, Royal South Hants Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YG. It is well sign posted. We hold a stock of insulin pens, blood glucose meters and strips.

We do not keep insulin on site.

Our education groups are run from here.

T: 0300 123 3397 E: SNHS.communitydiabetesstoncity@nhs.net

My appointments Where will my appointments be?

Wednesday mornings, 8.45am to 12pm, B Level, Outpatients Department, Royal South Hants Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YG

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What do we do at your appointment?

We are there to help support you with anything you need, both with physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as your social needs, too.

We are not solely interested in your diabetes. We love to hear about how you are getting on and what you are doing in your day to day life! We try to make things as relaxed as possible.

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Help!

I ran out of insulin... ·· R emember it takes 3-4 days for your GP to process prescriptions ·· K eep a check on the insulin and blood glucose test strips you have and when you are getting low, order in good time ·· If you run out of insulin, it’s important you

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DIABADASS My sugars are low The symptoms of this are: ·· H unger, sweating, shakiness, dizziness, personality changes such as feeling angry or confused Things you can do to help: ·· M ake sure you keep a blood glucose meter at home to monitor your glucose levels at all times ·· M ake sure your strips are in date and let friends & family know where your kit is ·· K eep a box with your preferred hypo treatment in it at home ·· T hink about teaching family and friends how to administer glucagon ·· M ake sure you let friends, family or colleagues know what a hypo for you looks like and advise them when to call 999 ·· C arry hypo treatment with you when you are out and about & ID too – it lets people know you have diabetes

let the GP know you have type 1 diabetes and you cannot wait ·· You can call 111 if it is out of hours – they have access to your medical notes and can issue an urgent prescription.

They will also be able to advise you of local 24/7 pharmacies.

My sugars are high The symptoms of this are: ·· T hirst, high glucose levels, metallic taste in the mouth, nausea/vomiting, going to the toilet to pass urine a lot.

Things you can do to help: ·· K eep a blood ketone meter at home – check the strips are in date and that these are on your repeat prescription request list. ·· A sk your DSN to show you how to use a ketone meter if you do not know. ·· C ontact your DSN urgently if you feel poorly, if you are worried about DKA, we can help you Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Please contact 111 outside of these hours. ·· I f you are vomiting and cannot drink, sip or take on fluids you need to go to hospital or call 999 immediately.

Emotional Wellbeing Having diabetes can affect your emotional wellbeing or there might be other things going on in your life as well. Here are some things to think about if your emotional wellbeing is a worry. ·· Make time to have a break or look after yourself. ·· R elax! Easier said than done! Check out some relaxation videos on YouTube or download an app called Headspace. ·· T alk to people - that can show you you’re not alone.

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Reach Steps to Wellbeing on 023 8027 2000 or visit www.steps2wellbeing.co.uk

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Other Healthcare professionals you might need to contact: Retinal Screening Team Contact Health Intelligence on 01983 898 700.

Specialist Diabetes Dietitians Get advice or meal plans on 02380 540184.

Podiatry To be seen by a podiatrist you need to contact your GP for a referral Diabetes Care in Hospital They work mainly at University Hospital Southampton, supporting the care of people with diabetes when they are admitted as inpatients.

You can request a review by this team whilst in hospital.

GP and Practice Nurse Your General Practitioner (GP) is the person responsible for your overall healthcare. They will also be in charge of issuing your regular medications such as insulin and test strips.

Samaritans We know you’re going through a lot, if you’re ever struggling to cope call Samaritans on 116 123 (Free)

What would I do in an emergency?

GP (General Practitioner) They are able to support you with many problems.

If you cannot speak to them, please call your DSN. DSN (Diabetes Specialist Nurse) Contact your Diabetes Nurse on 0300 123 3397 NHS 111 Service If you need it, they can help you 24/7 with any health problems. They can also get you an out of hours doctors appointment and arrange prescriptions urgently.

Accident and Emergency Department or Ambulance (999) They are for life-threatening emergencies such a s a suspected DKA or a hypo which you are struggling to treat.

How can I meet others living with Diabetes?

Sugar Buddies Hampshire Peer Support They are a closed Facebook group but also on Twitter. They offer social events and peer support for people of all ages living with all types of diabetes (including parents and carers).

Twitter Diabetes Online Community UK #GBDoc The community is for all people living diabetes. There are regular tweet chats hosted every Wednesday from 9pm about different topics. Online peer support from around the world. They are very friendly and can offer quick advice with any diabetes problems too – they know as they are living with type 1 diabetes like you.

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Other useful links: JDRF www.jdrf.org.uk

NHS England type 1 resources www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes

Diabetes UK www.diabetes.org.uk

DRWF www.drwf.org.uk

Excarbs (exercise and diabetes advice) www.excarbs.com

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Stay in touch!

If we haven’t seen you for 2-3 months and become worried, can we contact a family member or a friend?

They can be anyone you choose. We will be very discreet and just ask them to pass on a message to you asking you to get in touch with us.

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Please fill in, cut off and hand over to your DSN next time you visit us : )

We really look forward to welcoming you to the service soon!

If you have any questions don’t be afraid to ask us.

Get in touch with your Transition DSN on 07584 614507