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This leaflet is designed for people taking Gliclazide or Glimepiride for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These medications work to increase the release of insulin from the pancreas and therefore lower sugars in the blood. How do I take this medication? It is best to take the tablets shortly before eating or […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking a DPP-4 inhibitor, also known as a ‘gliptin’ for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These medications work to lower blood sugar levels by increasing the amount of insulinthe body produces and decreases the amount of sugar made by the body. How do I take this […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking an SGLT2 inhibitor, also known as a ‘flozin’ or ‘gliflozin’ for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These drugs work to lower blood sugar by causing the kidney to remove excess sugar from the body through the urine. They also help to lower blood pressure and […]

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Why do I need this test? A Tauroselcholic [75selenium] acid known as a SeHCAT (pronounced “see cat”) test is used to diagnose bile acid (sometimes called bile salt) malabsorption. Bile acids are produced in your liver and are passed into your small intestine after you have eaten a meal. Most of the bile acids should […]

What is a radioisotope scan?  This is a scan to look at the function of certain organs in the body. Is there any preparation? For most scans you do not need to do anything special beforehand. You may need to stop eating before some tests. You will be asked to do this in your appointment […]

Radioiodine has been used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) since the 1940’s. It has been shown that for many people it is better than drug therapy and surgery. Your consultant has decided that this is the best way of treating your thyroid gland and they will have discussed this with you in clinic. How does […]

Radioiodine has been used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) since the 1940’s. It has been shown that for many people it is better than drug therapy and surgery. Your consultant has decided that this is the best way of treating your thyroid gland and they will have discussed this with you in clinic. How does […]

What is a Myocardial Perfusion Scan? A Myocardial Perfusion Scan is a scan to look at the blood supply to your heart muscle. Why do I need this test? You have been referred for this scan by one of the hospital Consultants or a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner. You may already have existing heart problems which […]

This information leaflet is to help you prepare before and after your medical physics procedure if you are breastfeeding. Background Medical physics investigations involve the administration of a radioactive tracer (radiopharmaceutical). Depending on the test you are coming for this may be given to you as an injection, swallowed or breathed in as a gas. […]