Useful Links
NHS Lothian Diabetes
Information on local services and initiatives and links to other diabetes sites with information for both patients and healthcare professionals.
The Lothian guidelines for treatment of diabetes in primary care, hospitals and for children are also here.
West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership
NHS Lothian and West Lothian Council bring community based health and social care services closer together wherever possible and work in partnership to deliver more accessible, integrated and high quality services which are jointly planned and community-focused.
Diabetes Forums - Low carbs
At our October 2009 meeting, Fergus Craig gave an interesting talk on low carb diets and diabetes. Fergus suggested the following forums for further information.
Please note that Diabetes UK and NHS guidelines recommend a balanced diet rather than low carb.