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Diabetes diagnosis

Posted By Cazza219

"Diabetes diagnosis"

About: Omagh Primary Care Complex / Diabetes Services

(as the patient),

I went to get bloods done for an MOT and found out my blood sugars were through the roof, I was called in the next day and there begins my journey.

I started off being treated as Type 2 and had bloods done to see later on if I could be Type 1. I had many medicines changes and finally after a long 2 months I found out I was Type 1.

The Diabetes team of nurses have been a great support to me especially with how up and down my sugars have been. When I need reassurance they are quick to call back, listen, advise and make me feel more confident in my abilities.

This has been a huge life change and it's only just begun, but I know that Briege and everyone will be there and will make sure I am confident in doing my own care.

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Response from Lesley Hamilton, Diabetes Network Manager, Acute, WHSCT less than an hour ago
Lesley Hamilton
Diabetes Network Manager, Acute,
WHSCT

Submitted on 21/11/2025 at 11:08
Published on Care Opinion at 11:09

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Dear Cazza219,

Thank you so much for taking the time to get in touch. My name is Lesley Hamilton and I am the Diabetes Network Manager for the Western Trust. I will make sure your kind comments are highlighted to Brid and the DSN team and to the Diabetes Team in Omagh. A diabetes diagnosis can be a difficult time and we are pleased you have found good support from the team. They will appreciate your positive feedback and thank you again for getting in touch.

Best wishes

Lesley Hamilton

Diabetes Network Manager

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