Children's Diabetes
The Children's Diabetes service is a team of doctors, nurses, dietitians and clinical psychologists, as well as play therapists and youth workers. Each team member helps in a different way.
Doctors
Our doctors are paediatricians who have specialised in diabetes. They will guide your treatment and make sure that you are well supported with your diabetes. They may examine you in clinics and check for problems associated with diabetes.
Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurses
These are children’s nurses who specialise in diabetes. They will support you to learn about diabetes through regular contact.
Dietitians
Dietitians are specially trained in food and nutrition, and work with you and your family to help you make the right food choices and live a more active lifestyle.
Clinical Psychologists
Clinical Psychologists can support children and their parents cope with the diagnosis of diabetes.
Support team
We have a support team of practitioners, youth workers and play specialists to help educate and care for children and their familes about diabetes.