London Medical is the UK’s leading private provider of specialist diabetes care, delivered by a team of world-class experts. It is our mission to provide the latest treatment and technology, tailored to each individual patient. That means taking the time to listen to you and partnering with you on every step of the journey.
Our team of consultants, dietitians and diabetes-specialist nurses provide patients with personalised care for prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and obesity. London Medical is committed to providing care and support for the whole family.
“We understand that a diagnosis can be life-changing, but our team is here to support you and improve your health, whatever stage of your journey,” says Dr Ralph Abraham, clinical lead for diabetes at London Medical and one of the UK’s most experienced and highly regarded consultants in diabetes, endocrinology and cholesterol management.
Having all the required experts on-site – and working together – makes London Medical unique, not only addressing diabetes, but also for related changes in the eyes, kidneys, heart, feet, nerves, liver health, blood pressure and cholesterol, all of which require careful monitoring and treatment.
Type 1 diabetes treatments are currently dominated by the success of closed-loop hybrid technology with online continuous glucose support, and in 2023-24 our team had one of the largest cohorts of such pump starts with the Omnipod 5. With careful selection and education, and with the right consultant, we can also offer insulin-sparing medications to assist control and weight loss in appropriate patients.
We now believe that a patient with type 1 diabetes, with support, can achieve time in range above 80% without hypoglycaemias, so that they can continue to live their diabetes their way with less stress.
Our Diabetes Connect service enables any patient with diabetes to access regular ongoing education and support for their care.
In England, 38% of adults are overweight – a condition that comes with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, gout, kidney disease and some cancers.
Reaching and staying at a healthy weight can help prevent these problems, stop them from getting worse, or even make them go away.
Dr Abraham explains: “Obesity is an epidemic in the UK and internationally. We understand that losing weight can be difficult, which is why we provide a number of options including a personalised weight-management programme, with support from our in-house dietitians and medication. Bariatric surgery can also be an important alternative for severe obesity.”
London Medical recognises that being overweight with diabetes is about more than glucose; it has a wider impact on your health and requires a specialist approach.
“The advent of drugs that are powerful in controlling blood glucose while also offering substantial weight loss enables us to also treat the metabolic health consequences of an increased waist circumference,” says Dr Abraham. “Few clinics treat metabolic obesity and diabetes as intensively as ours.”
London Medical can also provide access to support for cholesterol management, cardiac and vascular care, ophthalmology, obesity, sleep apnoea, and liver and kidney health to name a few. As Dr Abraham recognises, “navigating type 2 diabetes can feel like a minefield. We want to ensure our patients get the best care possible under one roof.”
To find out more about diabetes care at London Medical or to book an appointment:
Call: +44 (0)800 048 333
Visit: londondiabetes.co.uk
