Diabetes Nurse Educators can assist adults with diabetes self-management, including insulin administration, for people who have:
- Pre-diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Gestational diabetes
Diabetes Nurse Educators will explain:
- What is diabetes and how it affects the body
- Blood glucose monitoring
- How to prevent diabetes complications
- When to have recommended health checks
- Medications for diabetes management, including insulin therapy and other injectable therapies
- Pre-pregnancy planning and advice upon request (from GP/Diabetes Specialist)
How the Diabetes Nurse Educators work with you:
- An initial assessment is usually one hour long and review appointments 30 minutes
- We provide ongoing support to help you achieve your health goals
- We work closely with the diabetes team at Link Health and Community to provide you with coordinated care
- We can help you access other services which may also assist in your care
Notes
- For General Practitioners, Insulin Initiation/Titration Medical referrals can be made using this form
Cost
View the schedule of fees here.
If you are unsure about what this service will cost you or would like to find out about costs, phone us on 1300 552 509 for more information.
Healthy Living with Diabetes
Healthy Living with Diabetes is a four week education and support program for adults living with Type 2 diabetes. This program includes presentations from a diabetes nurse educator, podiatrist, dietitian and exercise physiologist.
Sessions are held at Link Health and Community, Level 1, 9-15 Cooke Street, Clayton.
$10 per session – please call 1300 552 509 to book.