Diabetes Service | Lakes

Public Service, Endocrinology

Today

Open today 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

The Diabetes Service provides specialist advice for the clinical management of diabetes.

This includes medical, nursing and nutritional management of diabetes as well as diabetes education and information for patients, family/whānau, health professionals, community groups and the general public.

People with diabetes are seen in outpatient clinics (both hospital and community settings) and as inpatients during a hospital admission.

The Diabetes Service includes education and clinical management of all types of diabetes - type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (high blood glucose during pregnancy), and supports all age groups (children, adolescent, and adult).

The staff are based at Rotorua and Taupō hospitals but time is spent in the community across the Lakes District Health Board region.

Where to find us: see the Rotorua Hospital and Taupō Hospital maps.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a condition that affects the way your body deals with glucose (sugar). The amount of glucose in the blood is controlled by insulin which is a hormone produced by the pancreas (an organ that lies near your stomach).

Patients with diabetes have too much glucose in their blood. Lowering the blood glucose is important for maintaining health and the prevention of serious complications.

Consultants

Dr Nic Crook

Diabetologist/Consultant Physician

Referral Expectations

Access to the Diabetes Services is via referral from your GP or practice nurse.

Fees and Charges Description

New Zealand citizens or those who have obtained permanent residence are entitled to publicly funded health care.

Non-residents may be required to pay for their health care.

Click here to read more about eligibility for funded care at Lakes DHB.

Hours

Open today 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Services

Medical Management of Diabetes (Diabetologist)

The doctor specialising in diabetes (diabetologist) sees people with complex diabetes in both outpatient clinics and as inpatients during hospital admission, to advise on the medical management of their diabetes.

Nutritional Management of Diabetes (Diabetes Dietitian)

The diabetes dietitians specialise in providing diabetes nutrition and food information to assist people in managing their diabetes.

Nursing Management of Diabetes (Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist)

Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialists provide diabetes education and information for patients, family/whanau and support people to help individual self-management of their diabetes.