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oth practice nurses are trained in the specific needs of diabetic patients and alongside the doctors will offer regular advice and health assessment. Tight control of blood sugar, blood pressure and blood cholesterol is essential to reduce the risk of future diabetic complications.
Most diabetic monitoring is now carried out by the surgery, with annual reviews at the hospital. Regular eye examinations are important in diabetics to prevent various conditions that can cause blindness. Moreover - it is free on the NHS. Please make sure you have an annual eye examination at your local optician.  
For patients who have high blood pressure, heart disease, angina, heart attacks, strokes, tias (mini strokes) and other vascular diseases | |||
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