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Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Melrose House
Royal Berkshire Hospital
71 London Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5BS
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Diabetes and Endocrinology
We offer a range of outpatient services for patients with diabetes or endocrinological (hormonal) disorders (e.g. thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome and Type 1 diabetes.
Weight loss and bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, refers to operations designed to reduce weight. These operations work by restricting the amount you are able to eat and/or reducing the amount of food you can absorb.
The term does not include procedures for surgical removal of body fat such as liposuction or abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
The two most widely performed procedures are the Roux-En-Y gastic bypass and Sleeve gastrectomy. All operations are usually performed laparoscopically (by key hole surgery), which will help you to get up and around and back to normal as soon as possible after surgery.
Visiting Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology
The Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology is located opposite the north block car park (the old historic hospital entrance). You will need to cross London Road at the traffic lights and Melrose House is directly in front of you.
Wheelchair access is via the car park to the rear of building, limited to patients weighing 80kg or less. It is important that you ring the department before your appointment for any further information with regards to wheelchair access on 0118 322 7969