Transplant-related diabetes
What we do
We see adults who have had a kidney transplant in the last 12 months and who have diabetes. We are part of the diabetes service.
If you have had a kidney transplant, your risk of developing diabetes increases. This is due to the anti-rejection medication needed after the transplant. You may also have had diabetes before the transplant.
We help determine the type of diabetes you have. We then provide a care plan to help control your blood sugar levels.
Most people we see only need to attend our clinic in the 12 months after their transplant. Once you have stabilised your diabetes, we will create a diabetes care plan for you, and refer you back to:
- your GP
- or your local diabetes team
Location
Willowfield Building, King’s College Hospital, Bessemer Road, SE5 9BG
Contact Details
We treat adults with diabetes (based on blood results or previous history) who have had a kidney transplant which is being followed up by the King’s renal team.
How to refer
Internal referrals
Referral from King’s should be made in Epic to the diabetes-renal team.
Primary care
Refer via NHS e-referral (e-RS).
Secondary care
Email: [email protected]
Key Clinical Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kaylee Lovie | Diabetes Matron |
| Dr Chris Manu | Diabetes Consultant |
| Simona Racaru | Diabetes Nurse Specialist |
| Dr Erika Vainieri | Diabetes Consultant |