Diabetes – Children’s Services

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Welcome to the Children and Young People’s Diabetes Team homepage.

Our aim is to provide consistently high-quality care to children and young people with diabetes, their families and care providers. We offer support and education to enable the child/young person to become independent in managing their own diabetes by the time they reach adulthood.

If you think your child might have diabetes (please see the 4 Ts video below), please ensure they are reviewed by their GP or at your local emergency department the same day.

The paediatric diabetes team is divided into the three localities of Kidderminster, Redditch & Bromsgrove and Worcester. You will be seen in the clinic nearest to where you live.

It is recommended that a child or young person with diabetes is looked after by a specialist team of professionals in paediatric diabetes and is seen in clinic at least every three months. You will be reviewed by your Consultant, Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Diabetes Dietitian.

A Clinical Psychologist may also be present during clinic appointments. You are encouraged to contact the team should you have any queries or concerns between these visits.

Members of your team might also meet with you in clinic, virtually, or at your home from time to time to help with problem-solving and continue with on-going education regarding diabetes.

A picture of girl smiling on a children's ward setting in a hospital, holding an insulin pen.


Our Mission Statement

Our aim:

To provide consistently high-quality care to children and young people with diabetes, their families and care providers.

We will offer support and education to enable the child or young person to become independent in managing their own diabetes by the time they reach adulthood.

What you can expect from us – we will:

  • Offer at least four clinic appointments per year with a Paediatric diabetes doctor, nurse, and dietitian, and to check your Hba1c.
  • Offer annual screening for complications including: blood tests for thyroid function and coeliac screen for all ages and cholesterol blood test, foot exam, urine for microalbuminuria and retinopathy screen (over 12 years).
  • Offer psychological support for the child / young person and family when required.
  • As a team, be available for extra support, advice, troubleshooting and check-ups by email, telephone and in clinic.
  • Offer occasional home visits when needed.
  • Offer an additional appointment with a dietitian once per year and as required.
  • Offer ongoing education tailored to the needs of the child / young person and their care providers including structured education events, teaching in schools, homes and clinics. Some of this will be included in social activities for the child / young person and their families to enjoy.
  • We will support the young person through the transition to adult Diabetes Services.

What we expect from you as a parent, guardian, or young person:

  • To attend your four clinic appointments per year and have your blood glucose diary available and meter for review.
  • Where possible, to download pumps in advance of clinic appointments to enable a more thorough review and in between clinics for further support and guidance.
  • To be proactive in reviewing blood glucose levels and adjusting insulin and to request support and advice when needed.
  • To participate in offered education to enhance skills for managing diabetes.
  • To use your diabetes service to gain the knowledge and skills to manage your diabetes independently.

Watch the 4 Ts of Type 1 diabetes video:

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