'Diabetes is a condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

There are 2 main types of diabetes:

• type 1 diabetes – a lifelong condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin
• type 2 diabetes – where the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body's cells do not react to insulin properly

Type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1. In the UK, over 90% of all adults with diabetes have type 2.

High blood sugar that develops during pregnancy is known as gestational diabetes. It usually goes away after giving birth.'

Diabetes - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

The Diabetic Eye Screening online patient portal is now available: https://portal.gmnorthdesp.co.uk or access via the use the QR code (see posters below or click on a poster to download a copy)

By using the portal, you can manage your own appointments and view your results and retinal images - anytime, anywhere using the NHS login on a PC, tablet or smartphone.

The NHS login offers a high level of security for patinet data and information. If you are not already registered with NHS login and would like to use the new Patient Portal please visit this link to register: https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login