Services

Diabetes Management provides a wide range of professional diabetes services. We will always work along side your General Practitioner and Specialist, being an integral member of your health management team.

Face to Face Consultations

While Diabetes Management understands there is an endless supply of information available online on how to manage diabetes, there can be degrees of confusion of how to piece all the information together. It can be challenging when trying to build a framework of diabetes care which best suites your individual needs.

Diabetes Management offers advice including assisting to translate the latest evidence into practical steps to suite your individual needs. Guiding you in the right direction towards better health and diabetes management. Including;

  • A thorough Diabetes Assessment including other medical conditions which may impact good diabetes control and  nutritional needs
  • Developing a  personalised diabetes management  plan that takes into  consideration medical conditions, nutritional needs  as well as personal circumstances
  • Provide education on healthy eating , healthy lifestyle including exercise regime and any other personal circumstance which can be effecting your overall diabetes control
  • Writing a letter back to your referring Medical Practioner outlining all topics covered during the session

Telehealth

Online consults are also a great alternative to those with difficult circumstances .

Diabetes Management understands that clients may not be able to clinic due to and illness or mobility issues. It may also be that living in a rural area or living with specific  social circumstances makes it difficult to attend clinic.

Our online consultations continue to deliver the same outstanding level of care as our face to face consultations.
The same process is applied and followed as in our face to face consolations. We assure you a thorough assessment is taken followed by a personalised diabetes management plan, which is tailored to suite your needs.

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

People with Type 1 Diabetes can now gain CGM subsidy through NDSS (from 01/07/22).

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) measures glucose levels continuously in order to monitor levels and allow the person to detect potential patterns at all times of the day, in real-time.

CGM provides glucose information from a small wire inserted under the skin. You can notice and respond to falling glucose levels before experiencing low-glucose levels and also monitor patterns whilst sleeping, unlike fingerprick tests which only provide a measurement for the point of time you take the test.
Possible benefits of CGM;

  • Improvement of HbA1C levels
  • Lowers risk of developing hypoglycaemia
  • Overall improvement of well-being

Health Professional Lectures

Diabetes Management aims to empower health professionals to help their patients and residents manage their diabetes.

The advances in treatment and technology for Diabetes is an ever-changing platform. It can be at times daunting and difficult for staff in healthcare settings to keep abreast with these changes.

Diabetes Management provides lectures and information sessions to staff working in all healthcare settings. The lectures focus on the latest information in diabetes management. This includes the latest medications , clinical best practice standards and the latest technology. All lectures are presented allowing staff working at all levels within their organisation to gain a better  understanding in direct relation to their day to day clinical role.

Lectures are suitable for any health care setting. Including retirement villages, hospitals, health practices and medical and nursing clinics. Information is delivered in an easy to understand manner.

A variety of learning programs is used to assist health professionals improve their understanding and knowledge of diabetes. All presentations are tailored to suit the staff’s role and scope of practice within their given healthcare setting.

Fees & Rebates

Diabetes Management operates
under a mixed billing system:

  • Bulk billing is available for patients referred
    under an EPC referral
  • Private billing is also available
  • Some private health funds will provide rebates
    on individual consultations.  Please check with them directly in regards to this

Private Consultations Fees:

  • Initial Consulation $145
  • Review $95

Non-attendance fees apply for missed appointments. At least 24 hours notice is required to cancel appointments, otherwise it will be counted as a missed appointment and incur a $25.00 fee

 We can provide support and advice for:

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin resistance syndrome, is an autoimmune condition where the immune system activates to attack insulin-producing cells. This autoimmune reaction is unknown. Lifestyle factors are not modifiable in type 1 diabetes. It is not curable and cannot be prevented. We can help with Type 1 Diabetes management , advice and CGM NDSS Subsidy.

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes refers to a condition where the body is resistant to insulin’s normal effects and gradually loses its ability to produce sufficient insulin. This condition is often linked to genetic and familial risk factors that are non-modifiable. It can also be associated with lifestyle risk factors. The condition can be stopped or slowed down by changing one’s diet or increasing their physical activity. We can help with type 2 diabetes management and advice.

Diabetes in Pregnancy & Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, also known as GDM, is a type of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy. After the birth, most women will have no diabetes however some may still have high blood sugar levels.

When blood glucose levels rise above normal during pregnancy, it is diagnosed.

It typically occurs between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy.

Diabetes in Children

Diabetes can occur in children. More commonly Type 1 diabetes. This can result in a very serious outcome unless treated on an urgent basis. Type 1 diabetes in children is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system destroy insulin producing cells. The hormone insulin is made by the pancreas and controls glucose levels in the blood. The destruction of the insulin producing cells in the pancreas results in high circulating blood glucose levels.

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