The Axon Service
“The service is excellent in my opinion and it has really helped so thank you for developing such a brilliant system.”
AL from Dorset
Helping individuals manage diabetes
Axon gives you the freedom to manage your health. Our innovative e-health service puts you in control of your diabetes and in regular contact with a team of hospital based specialists, all from the convenience of your own home.
Feel secure knowing that your health is being frequently monitored by a diabetes specialist who can provide help and advice whenever needed.
- Latest news
- Upcoming events
Latest news
UK 'fat map' shows obesity hotspots
A new "fat map" of the UK shows high levels of obesity in the Midlands, Wales, North East and parts of the South East.
Government report glosses over diabetes care failings
Leading diabetes charity, Diabetes UK, has criticised a recent government report for ‘painting too rosy a picture of...
Caesarean babies' 'diabetes risk'
Children born by Caesarean section have a 20% higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes than those born naturally, says...
Upcoming events
- Walk in the Park - South East - Hastings -
September 13, 2008 (All Day)
This year leading diabetes charity, Diabetes UK hope to raise £1.5 million...
- The 4th International DAWN Summit 2008 -
November 06, 2008 (All Day)
The 4th DAWN (Diabetes Attitudes Wishes and Needs) International Summit 2008...
- World Diabetes Day -
November 14, 2008 (All Day)
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign for diabetes. It...
- FAQs
- Advice
- Food Tips
FAQs
- Less than 35p/day (65¢) is remarkable value, how do you do it?
- Do I need any special equipment to use the Axon service?
- Can I automatically upload data from any meter or insulin pump?
- I use a different meter at work or travelling. Can I use two meters?
- Who reviews the medical data?
- How do I know that the hospital has seen my results?
- What service do I get from the hospital?
- How do I communicate with the hospital?
- Can my own doctor or diabetes nurse see my results?
- How safe is my data?
- How much does the service cost?
- Can I get a discounted price for two or more family members?
- I do not live in the UK. Can I still use the Axon T4NET service?
Advice
Making some small changes to your lifestyle can result in some big changes.
Each day experts from the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch NHS Foundation Trust Hospital Diabetes & Endocrine Centre will offer help and advice on the issues important to you.
"Always test for ketones if your blood glucose is more than 14mmol/l."
Joan Everett, Diabetes Nurse Specialist.
Food tips
Don't throw away your favourite recipes and cook books just because you have diabetes...
Although the food choices you make and your eating habits are important in helping you manage your diabetes, you should still be able to continue enjoying a wide variety of foods as part of healthy eating.
This section provides advice and information on healthy eating from experts at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch NHS Foundation Trust Hospital Diabetes & Endocrine Centre. Find out more