Diabetes is an extremely common disease affecting some 2.5% of the population. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause heart, kidney, eye and arterial disease so tight management of the problem is essential. We have a Diabetic Nurse Specialist who will assist, under the supervision of the doctors, with the management of patients who have type 1 or type II diabetes. Patients with diabetes will also be seen by chiropodists, dieticians and opticians (for free annual eye checks).