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Understanding Diabetes Dr Gill Hood North Thames Clinical Research Network Barts Health NHS Trust 18.7.14. 15 Research Networks in England – “Making patients and the NHS Better”.
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Understanding Diabetes Dr Gill HoodNorth Thames Clinical Research NetworkBarts Health NHS Trust18.7.14
15 Research Networks in England – “Making patients and the NHS Better” The Department of Health has announced the 15 NHS Trusts/Foundation Trusts that will host the local branches of the NIHR Clinical Research Network from April 2014.
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Looking after your diabetes Medical management goals for diabetes are to aim, as early as possible, for near normal blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure Treatment will include regular medication, monitoring, dietary management and exercise regime – an uphill struggle This can conflict with normal living Personal self management goals may be different for people and based on other priorities, and influenced by many things Knowledge about your diabetes and general understanding of health can help! Some tips.