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It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that Privategp.com will be closed with effect from the 30th of September 2023.
It has been our privilege to look after you, our PGP “extended family”, which includes over 30,000 patients during our 28-year history.
Our integrative work has been groundbreaking with some truly remarkable and humbling results for which, I believe, we became quite famous.
I would like to thank past and present patients and staff for your tremendous work as an extended team, together with our network of colleagues throughout the UK.
We have worked very hard to try and ensure a smooth transition for your healthcare.
We hope that the information below will be helpful to you.

Your future medical care

It is important that you have access to your NHS GP or other medical service in future should you need prescription-based medications. We are unable to recommend a medical practice but may be able to signpost you to appropriate support via drpiper@privategp.com
If you have special requirements as a past patient please email drpiper@privategp.com. Responses are not guaranteed and will be discretionary.

How we handle your data

We have a legal duty to inform you of the way we are managing your data. Over the past two or three years, our policy has been to send you copies of all your letters, blood results, and notes from your consultations. Therefore, you should have enough information to provide any new GMC-registered medical practitioner.
Past medical records are held securely. Please send any SARS requests to drpiper@privategp.com

PGP still retains the contact data of all patients with an email address. This is with a view to making future contact to advise of any services being provided by PGP going forward. All patients are offered the option of opting out of this and having their contact data removed if they so wish.

Yours in health and happiness.
The PGP Team

Blog

Aug 31, 2011

Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms and Treatment

Type 2 diabetes is a condition caused by too much glecose (sugar) in the blood. It occurs when your body cannot produce enough insulin which is used to move glucose from the blood into cells where it is converted into energy. One of the main causes of diabetes is being overweight, because the fat around your stomach releases chemicals that upset the cardiovascular and metabolic systems in the body.

Symptoms of diabetes include

  • extreme tiredness
  • needing pass urine a lot, especially at night
  • weight loss and loss of muscle bulk
  • feeling very thirsty
  • cuts and sores taking longer to heal

Diagnosis usually takes the form of a urine test to test whether it contains glucose or not. If you have glucose in your urine then that usually means you will need a blood test to confirm whether you have diabetes or not. Treatment usually consists of taking more excercise, losing weight and improving your diet. However type 2 diabetes can be progressive and it may mean that you eventually need tablets or injectable insulin.

 

 

All advice given out by Dr Piper and Privategp.com is for general guidance and informational purposes only. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information provided with other sources. Patients should review the information carefully with their professional health care provider. The information is not intended to replace medical advice offered by other physicians. Dr Piper privategp.com will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising therefrom.



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