Diabetes Services
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 Falkirk & District Royal Infirmary and Stirling Royal Infirmary. Clinic information is provided below:
Falkirk & District Royal Infirmary
Diabetes Centre
Majors Loan,
Falkirk,
FK1 5QE
For advice, contact Specialist Nurses (Mon-Fri 9-5pm)
01324 624000 (main switchboard)
01324 616041 (diabetes specialist nurses)
01324 624000 extn. 6094 (diabetes clinic secretary)
Fax: 01324 616420 (to Secretary at 'Diabetes Centre')
Stirling Royal Infirmary
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 Infirmaries.
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 (Falkirk) 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.
