Health bosses consider that a new diabetes service is going to save the NHS thousands of pounds as recent research highlights an 8 per cent increase in diabetics in Derbyshire.
This week onwards, specialist diabetes services are going to be be offered in Long Eaton and Ilkeston.
This means that patients who would have otherwise had to travel to Derby's hospitals for treatment will be able to be checked-up and receive advice nearer home.
The hope behind this initiative is that it combats the problem of diabetes patients not turning up at their appointments, which cost the NHS £135,000 in Derby alone.
This announcement coincided with the charity Diabetes UK confirming that the number of diabetics in Derbyshire rose from 42,435 in 2008 to 45,911 in 2009, which goes hand in hand with the on-going national rise.
95% of diabetics have Type 2 Diabetes, a serious condition which can cause all sorts of other ailments like stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, amputations and blindness . Diabetes causes more deaths than prostate and breast cancer combined.
It is anticipated that approximately 250 to 300 diabetic patients are going to be treated each year under the new service. This initiative follows 14 per cent of the 8,600 diabetics who had appointments at Derby's hospitals not attending last year.
Patient care will be offered by two diabetes consultants as well as a specialist nurse, alongside GPs and practice nurses . Patients will also be able to choose whether to attend the clinics or carry on going to hospital. Certain services, such as pregnancy care and foot clinics will still only be available at hospital.
Health Bosses Consider new Diabetes Service Is Going to Save NHS Lots of Money
Thu, 15 Oct 2009
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