8. Referral
In some cases your GP may refer you to other members of the diabetes team.
Who you see and how often will depend on the level of care your GP surgery provides and what your specific needs are. The roles of the team members are listed below:
| GP | Has overall responsibility for your healthcare |
|---|---|
| Practice Nurse | May be the person at your surgery who provides you with most of your diabetes care |
| Diabetes Specialist Nurse | Works solely with people with diabetes providing education, support and advice |
| Diabetologist | A doctor specialising in diabetes care |
| Dietitian | Offers specialist dietary advice for diabetes and weight management |
| Podiatrist/chiropodist | Provides advice and specialist treatment for foot problems caused by diabetes |
| Optometrist | Provides eye examinations and some provide retinal screening |
| Pharmacist | Are based in pharmacies/ chemists. They give you your prescription supplies when you give them a prescription from your GP |