Our diabetes compensation claims expertise
Our medical negligence team
specialises in pursuing legal claims relating
to diabetes. Our experienced team has won
many diabetes negligence claims recovering substantial damages
for our clients on a 'no win, no
fee' basis.
Recent studies have indicated that certain medications can
trigger diabetes, which if not treated correctly, can result in
injuries.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition in which a person has high blood sugar
levels (glucose) because:
- the body isn’t producing enough insulin, or
- body cells do not properly respond to the insulin that is
produced
Insulin is the hormone that converts carbohydrates, like sugars and
starches, into energy. Diabetes can be caused by many factors such
as obesity and genetics, but recently certain drugs have been
associated with diabetes.
Diabetes symptoms
Some of the common indicators of diabetes are frequent
urination, excessive thirst, hunger, weight loss, fatigue and
irritability, and blurred vision. Advanced diabetes can cause
serious conditions such as retinopathy, resulting in loss of
vision, decreased circulation, and impotence.
Diabetes Claims
Diabetes can be treated incorrectly, and in some cases there can
be a delay in diagnosis. This may result in serious and
long-term complications and you may have a legal claim against
your treating physician. If you have suffered as a result, contact
us for further information.
Diabetes and antipsychotics
Studies have linked diabetes to the use of antipsychotic drugs,
such as Zyprexa, Risperdal and Seroquel. Antipsychotics are a class
of drugs that are used to treat psychotic conditions (any severe
mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly
distorted). These conditions include schizophrenia, mania and
delusional disorder. Antipsychotic drugs are often commonly used to
treat bipolar disorder. These drugs have also been linked with
other blood sugar disorders including hyperglycaemia.
Legal Claim
If you or your loved one has taken antipsychotic drugs and
developed diabetes symptoms, you should contact your doctor
immediately.
For further information or if you believe you have a
diabetes legal claim, please contact our medical negligence team on freephone
0800 358 3848, email personalinjury@ffw.com or
complete our short enquiry form.
All enquiries are completely free of charge and we will
investigate all funding options for you including
legal aid and no win, no fee.