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- This leaflet is designed for people taking an oral GLP-1 (Semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Semaglutide works in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing theamount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food. This can help with blood glucose levels. How do […]
Metformin
This leaflet is designed for people taking Metformin for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Metformin works to lower blood sugar levels. It does this in several ways. It reduces theamount of sugar released by the liver, it reduces the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestine and it increases the sensitivity of […]Topic: Diabetes
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Injectable GLP-1 Analogues (Dulaglutide, Exenatide, Semaglutide, Liraglutide, Lixisenatide)
This leaflet is designed for people taking an injectable GLP-1 for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These drugs work in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing the amount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food.This can help with blood glucose levels. How do […]Topic: Diabetes
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Gliclazide/Glimepiride
This leaflet is designed for people taking Gliclazide or Glimepiride for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These medications work to increase the release of insulin from the pancreas and therefore lower sugars in the blood. How do I take this medication? It is best to take the tablets shortly before eating or […]Topic: Diabetes
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
DPP-4 Inhibitors (Alogliptin, Linagliptin, Saxagliptin, Sitagliptin)
This leaflet is designed for people taking a DPP-4 inhibitor, also known as a ‘gliptin’ for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These medications work to lower blood sugar levels by increasing the amount of insulinthe body produces and decreases the amount of sugar made by the body. How do I take this […]Topic: Diabetes
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
A guide to Birth and the Postnatal Period for people with Gestational Diabetes
This information is designed for pregnant people who have received a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes during their pregnancy. It explains how we routinely manage Gestational Diabetes during the birth of your baby and what happens after the baby is born. When I attend the hospital to have my baby how will my gestational diabetes be […]Topic: Maternity
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors (Canagliflozin, Dapaglifozin, Empagliflozin, Ertugliflozin)
This leaflet is designed for people taking an SGLT2 inhibitor, also known as a ‘flozin’ or ‘gliflozin’ for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These drugs work to lower blood sugar by causing the kidney to remove excess sugar from the body through the urine. They also help to lower blood pressure and […]Topic: Diabetes
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Patient Cancer Podcast Dislaimer
This disclaimer applies to you when you view, access or otherwise use the “Patient Cancer Series” podcast located on YouTube, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Topic: Cancer services
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
SeHCAT Test
Why do I need this test? A Tauroselcholic [75selenium] acid known as a SeHCAT (pronounced “see cat”) test is used to diagnose bile acid (sometimes called bile salt) malabsorption. Bile acids are produced in your liver and are passed into your small intestine after you have eaten a meal. Most of the bile acids should […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors
Radioisotope Scan
What is a radioisotope scan? This is a scan to look at the function of certain organs in the body. Is there any preparation? For most scans you do not need to do anything special beforehand. You may need to stop eating before some tests. You will be asked to do this in your appointment […]Topic: Radiology
Type: Patient information leaflets
Audience: Patients and visitors