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Metformin

This leaflet is designed for people taking Metformin for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Metformin works to lower blood sugar levels. It does this in several ways. It reduces theamount of sugar released by the liver, it reduces the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestine and it increases the sensitivity of […]

Topic: Diabetes

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Gliclazide/Glimepiride

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 […]

Topic: Diabetes

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
DPP-4 Inhibitors (Alogliptin, Linagliptin, Saxagliptin, Sitagliptin)

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 […]

Topic: Diabetes

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors (Canagliflozin, Dapaglifozin, Empagliflozin, Ertugliflozin)

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 […]

Topic: Diabetes

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Board agenda and papers January 2023

Agenda and papers for the QE Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust board of directors meeting on Wednesday 25th January 2023.

Type: Board papers

Audience: Patients and visitors
Patient Cancer Podcast Dislaimer

This disclaimer applies to you when you view, access or otherwise use the “Patient Cancer Series” podcast located on YouTube, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Topic: Cancer services

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
SeHCAT Test

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 […]

Topic: Radiology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Radioisotope Scan

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 […]

Topic: Radiology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Radioiodine Treatment – Higher Dose

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 […]

Topic: Radiology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Radioiodine Treatment Standard Dose

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 […]

Topic: Radiology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors