Diabetes is a complex condition that requires a number of health professionals to work together to provide an optimum level of care and treatment. 

People with Type 1 diabetes are seen by the hospital service.

People with Type 2 diabetes are mostly seen in primary care.

The Team includes:

• General Practitioners
• Practice nurses
• Consultants
• Dietitians
• Podiatrists
• Clinic receptionists and secretaries
• Clinical information systems staff 
• Diabetes retinal screening staff

• Diabetes nurse specialists

Local Hospital Diabetes Clinics (Adults)

Clinics are held at Forth Valley Royal Hospital and Stirling Community Hospital. Clinic information is provided below:

Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Diabetes Clinic
Area 1
Stirling Road,
Larbert,
FK5 4WR

For advice, contact Specialist Nurses (Mon-Fri 9-5pm)

 01324 566000 (main switchboard)
 01324 566929 (diabetes specialist nurses)
 01324 566412 or 566413 (diabetes clinic reception)

Stirling Community Hospital

Diabetes Centre
Livilands,
Stirling,
FK8 2AU

For advice, contact Specialist Nurses (Mon-Fri 9-5pm)
 01786 434000 (main switchboard)
 01786 434472 (diabetes specialist nurses)
 01786 434169 (diabetes clinic secretary)

Local Hospital Diabetes Clinics (Children)

The Children's diabetes team holds clinics in both Stirling and Falkirk Community Hospitals.

There are also Young Person's clinics held regularly for children from the age of 12 upwards. These are held together with the adult diabetes specialist - Dr John Doig (FVRH) and Dr Chris Kelly (Stirling).   At each clinic, there are regular chiropody (or podiatry, as it's now known) sessions, dietetic sessions and access to clinical psychologists.