The Solihull community diabetes team has been recognised for its high standards of care and support offered to local patients.

The ‘X-PERT’ patient education programme, which offers diabetes patients specialist advice, education and support with managing their condition, received a special mention for providing an excellent service in the West Midlands Quality Review Service Overview Report.  This is used to make service recommendations for providers and commissioners in the region. 

 With the West Midlands having the highest rates of Type-2 diabetes in the country, the free X-PERT education health programme helps patients in the Solihull area who are newly diagnosed or who have had the condition for some time.  It covers areas such as how to manage your weight, how to manage your diet and how to reduce the risks of developing complications associated with diabetes; X-PERT

The programme has been shown to improve the management of blood glucose levels, reduce blood pressure and weight and blood fat levels, as well as reduce the need for medication which all help protect long-term health.

Julia Gilroy, lead nurse and manager for Solihull community diabetes service, said: “We have invested in our staff so that they are fully trained to offer this programme at a national standard.  We continue to receive very positive feedback from our patients, and it is great to have received this recognition from other professionals as well.”

For information about the programme or to book your place, contact the Solihull community diabetes team on: 0121 770 4432.