NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Paediatric Diabetes service is based between University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr.
We care for children and teenagers with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes until they are of age for leaving school and transitioning to adult diabetes services.
Types of diabetes
There are two main types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes in children and teenagers. When someone has type 1 diabetes, they can no longer produce their own insulin supply naturally. They have to administer insulin either via a pen injection or an insulin pump.
- Type 2 diabetes is when your own insulin supply cannot work effectively or you cannot produce enough insulin. This is less common in children or teenagers.
There are other rare types of diabetes that can be discussed with your endocrinologist.
Symptoms of diabetes
- going to the toilet frequently
- excessive drinking
- abnormal lack of energy
- a large unexplained weight loss
Clinics
Children’s diabetes clinics
- University Hospital Ayr (Suite A) – the second and fourth Friday morning of each month
- University Hospital Crosshouse (Ward 1A) – the second and fourth Wednesday morning of each month
Transition clinics (age 14 and upwards)
- University Hospital Ayr (Diabetes Centre) – the second Tuesday afternoon of each month
Transition clinics (last year of secondary education, transition to adult services)
- University Hospital Crosshouse (Diabetes Day Centre) – the first Monday afternoon of each month
DigiBete
We are now using the DigiBete app, which helps young people, families and communities manage Type 1 Diabetes.
Your clinic code is 9RQUT
