Diabetes with complications clinic
Who we see
We see patients with diabetes and at least two complications, such as kidney disease and autonomic neuropathy.
Appointments may be face-to-face, by phone, or by video. This is decided based on what is most beneficial to you and your care.
Location
Venetian Building, King’s College Hospital, Caldecot Road, SE5 9RS
Contact Details
We see patients with any type of diabetes and with two or more of the following:
- renal disease – CKD stage 3 onwards, excluding end stage renal disease and transplant patients
- autonomic neuropathy and gastroparesis
- cirrhosis or previous liver transplant
- heart failure NYHA more than 2
Other related services
This service is only for patients who have a confirmed diagnosis of diabetes with complications.
- For patients with acute complications of diabetes (DKA or HHS) and severe hypoglycaemia, refer urgently to the admitting medical team at King’s College Hospital.
- Our community diabetes team provides optimisation for people with type 2 diabetes and HbA1c more than 58mmol/mol despite two or more therapies. They also provide specialist input for diabetic kidney disease and for cardiovascular disease prevention. This includes people with eGFR 30-60ml/min or ACR more than 30mg/mmol despite treatment or known heart failure.
Suggested investigations
HbA1c test and full blood profile (renal and liver, full lipid profile) and urine ACR/PCR within three months of the referral being made.
How to refer
Primary care
Refer via NHS e-referral (e-RS).
Secondary care
Email: [email protected]
Key Clinical Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Omar Mustafa | Consultant Diabetes Physician |
| Dr Martin Whyte | Consultant Diabetes Physician |