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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Young people's diabetes service (YPDS)

How to get in touch….

Emergency

You must go to the Emergency Department if you think you have diabetic ketoacidosis.

High blood glucose values (14mmols or higher) AND moderate to high blood ketones (greater than 1.5 mmols/l). If needed call an ambulance on 999.

Do not drive yourself to hospital.


Urgent

Monday- Friday during office hours:

07771 577535 or 0300 019 8759


Out of hours

18 years or under

Call 01202 665511.

Ask switchboard to page the Children’s Diabetes Team. A member of that team will call you back.

 

19 years or older

Call 111 or out of hours GP


Routine

Monday-Friday during office hours:

0300 019 8759

(also use this number for appointment details, amendments etc)

Text 07771 577535

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