Resident Doctors are on strike from 7 - 13 April. Please continue to attend appointments at the hospital unless you are contacted directly to rearrange. Our hospitals will be busy, but we are still here to provide emergency care when you need it.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body's ability to produce or use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

Information:

There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, which is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and Type 2 diabetes, which is more common in adults.

Contact us

To contact the Diabetes Team at St James’s University Hospital:

  • General Enquiries: 0113 206 5068 (Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, excluding Bank Holidays)
  • Diabetes Care line: 0113 206 5068 (Monday to Sunday 8:00am to 4:00pm, excluding Bank Holidays)
  • Leeds Diabetic Limb Salvage Service (Diabetic Foot Team): For Urgent Advice / Referrals, please call 0113 2060741 (Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm)

If you are having issues with your Libre Sensor then please contact Abbott customer services by calling 0800 1701177

If you are having issues with the Libre mobile phone app then please contact 0800 6123006

View maps, directions, and car parking information for St James’s Hospital. For specific information on our location, access our Diabetes Centre Accessibility guide.

Contact us by email [email protected]

Our email account is monitored (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm, excluding Bank Holidays). We will respond to your email within two working days.

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