An advanced health service...
“The service is excellent and it has really helped. Thank you for developing such a brilliant system.”
AL from Dorset
Helping you manage your 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.
How it works...
- From your home
- With your PC and the Internet, or via a 3G enabled phone1
- With help from hospital based diabetes specialists
- By subscription
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Remote monitoring that manages to make a difference.
Our Diabetes Monitoring Service costs:
£19.95 per month
or less than 66p per day
- Latest news
- Upcoming events
Latest news
Two thirds of people with diabetes not receiving vital health checks
The latest National Diabetes Audit has revealed that 60 per cent of people with diabetes in England do not receive all...
Diabetes UK heatwave advice
Experts are predicting record-breaking temperatures this week, so it’s important to take precautions to ensure that...
Diabetes UK pinpoints key research in South Asian people
Diabetes UK and the South Asian Health Foundation (SAHF) are highlighting 16 research topics in a new report to find...
Upcoming events
- World Diabetes Day -
November 14, 2009 (1:00 am - 11:59 pm)
World Diabetes Day (WDD) is the primary global awareness campaign of the...
- FAQs
- Advice
- Food Tips
FAQs
- Less than 66p per day 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.
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.
"When flying, on business or on holiday, take a letter from your diabetes centre or GP explaining that your diabetes is being treated with insulin via the pump and that you cannot be detached from it."
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