Type 2 diabetes is a common condition in which the body is resistant to the effects of the hormone insulin, making the levels of sugar in the blood too high.
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Type 2 diabetes treatment consultation at The London Clinic
The London Clinic provides bespoke treatment plans for people living with type 2 diabetes.
A multidisciplinary team, including diabetologists, dieticians, podiatrists, and clinical nurse specialists, provide expert care, health screening, and support to help you stay healthy and live a full and active life.
The London Clinic has a specialist Diabetes Unit with access to the very latest technology and treatments.
The world-leading consultants provide bespoke diabetes care to help you lose weight, control your blood sugar levels, and reduce the risk of diabetes complications.
FAQs
Type 2 diabetes is one of the world’s most common long-term health problems. It’s a condition that makes sugar levels in the blood too high.
Type 2 diabetes is linked with obesity, inactivity, and having a family history of the disease.
Diabetes affects the way the body deals with energy from food. When we eat, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose.
The glucose is absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed to cells around the body to provide energy. The hormone insulin controls the levels of sugar in the blood.
Insulin acts like a chemical key. It unlocks the cells so that the body’s organs, muscles, and tissues can burn glucose for energy, then safely store any surplus.Â
If you have type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn’t respond properly to the insulin circulating, or doesn’t produce enough insulin for its needs. Glucose builds up in the blood, and the cells are starved of the energy they need to function.
If you have diabetes, you may feel tired, thirsty, and need to pass more water than usual.
Over time, diabetes can damage the body, increasing your risk of having serious problems with your eyes, kidneys, heart, and nerves.
The London Clinic offers holistic care for the control of type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Unit provides customised treatment tailored to each individual’s needs in a comfortable, supportive, and stress-free environment.Â
The diabetes team will work with you to help you understand your condition, take control of your diabetes, and protect your health.
Consultants
We offer Fixed Price Packages
Where possible, we’ll provide a fixed-price package for your hospital care. This covers your hospital stay, nursing, and use of our facilities, giving you a clear guide to what those costs will be.
- Pre-op assessment
- Hospital stay, nursing care and meals
- Tests, scans and physio during your stay
- Take-home medication (up to 5 days)
- Post-op follow-up appointments
- Standard equipment or prosthesis (if needed)
- Unplanned extended stay or ITU (if clinically required)
- Initial consultation and any tests done during it
- Consultant and anaesthetist fees (quoted separately)
- Physio or therapy before or after your stay
- Diagnostics before admission (unless agreed in your plan)
- Specialist medication beyond 5 days
- Ambulance transport or bespoke prosthetics
Your consultant’s fees are quoted separately and shared directly by their office after your consultation. These professional fees cover the time, expertise, and care provided by your consultant before, during, and after your treatment. See our full terms and conditions
Why choose The London Clinic?
Trusted for over 90 years, The London Clinic is an independent charitable hospital that reinvests into care, research, and support for those who can’t easily access private treatment.
The UK’s largest independent hospital
More patients choose The London Clinic than any other.
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Full intensive care on-site
World-class 13-bed ICU for expert support if your care becomes complex.
Investing in clinical excellence
Backed by Northwestern, we equip our teams with cutting-edge medical equipment.
0% Finance Options
We’ve teamed up with Chrysalis to offer you funding options that allow you to spread the cost of your treatment.
If you choose to pay for your treatment at The London Clinic over 12 months, you can make use of a great 0% interest option and pay nothing extra. Or you can choose to pay over two to five years at 14.9% APR.
Trustees of the London Clinic Ltd trading as The London Clinic is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The London Clinic is a credit broker, not a lender. The provider of a payment scheme which is not offered through or by Chrysalis Finance Limited may not be so authorised and regulated. Cancer treatments or transplants aren’t covered by finance packages. Finance options are only available for UK patients.