Patient Information Leaflets
Information leaflets for people with a new diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes and for diabetes medicines.
Type 2 Diabetes Resources
Sources of help & information to help you manage your Type 2 Diabetes.
Diabetes Specialist Nurse Helpline
Please note staff will endeavour to respond to calls on the same day; however, this may not always be possible.
| Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh / East Lothian Community Hospital – 0131 242 1471 Available Mon – Fri 08:30 -16:30 |
| Western General Hospital – 0131 536 1746 Available Mon – Fri 09:00 -16:00 |
| St John’s Hospital – 01506 52856 Option 1 Available Mon – Fri 09:00 – 16:00 |
| Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse Contact Details – 07770 830622 / 07813 546883 or email loth.communitydiabetesteam@nhs.scot Available Mon – Fri 08:00 -18:00 |
Further Information
You can find more helpful information on the Diabetes UK website diabetes.org.uk and our local Edinburgh Centre for Endocrinology and Diabetes website Edinburgh Diabetes.
