Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Diabetes Management
Where to find the information you need for diabetes management: available here.
Diabetes Consultant Cluster Link Programme
Each cluster in Edinburgh, East and Midlothian is linked to a named diabetes consultant (there are pre-existing arrangements in West Lothian). The aim of the link programme is to support quality improvement activities in diabetes. If individual practices need support in education and training, please contact loth.diabetesmcneducation@nhs.scot.
The list of linked consultants is available here: Clusters and Cluster Quality Leads
National Digital Type 2 Diabetes Remission Programme
As of late February 2026 the national ANIA Digital Diabetes Remission Programme has launched in Lothian. The programme welcome referrals with the same criteria as for the Counterweight Plus Programme already established in Lothian.
For the most up‑to‑date information, please refer to the Lothian Weight Management webpage. Further details regarding the launch can be accessed via the following link.
Primary Care Clinical Practice Sessions
Diabetes Competencies for District Nurses
Prescribing Information
Adult Weight Management and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
Using Data to Improve Diabetes Care
LOTHIAN DIABETES MANAGED CLINICAL NETWORK
Diabetes Professional Education Website
You will find details of upcoming Diabetes education and training courses, as well as up to date links, resources and information on diabetes care and management.
