Diabetes Education
When problems with your blood sugar are found early, you and your GP can take positive steps to prevent damage to your heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, blood vessels and more with diabetes education for Mob.
We offer a culturally safe service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diabetes. Our team walks alongside you to help manage your symptoms and to empower you to make deadly choices about your health and wellbeing.
What can we support you with?
Our diabetes educators can support you with:
- checking that your blood glucose meter is working properly
driving requirements - healthy eating and physical activity
- how your diabetes medications work
- injection techniques and updates
- keeping your diabetes in a safe place
- learning about diabetes technology and your options
- setting targets for good health
- what causes your blood sugar to be high, and what to do if it happens
- what health check-ups you need
- what to do if your blood sugar is too low
- what to do when you are sick.
Our services
If you have diabetes, we recommend you contact with our diabetes educator once a year as part of your care plan.
A diabetes educator is a healthcare professional who specialises in supporting Mob with diabetes. They will listen to your story and learn about your journey – you are the expert on your life and experiences.
They will work with you to support your needs and reduce your risk of diabetes related problems. A diabetes educator can also work with other members of your health care team (such as your GP and specialists) on your behalf to ensure you receive the best care possible.
Where to start?
If you have had your 715 Health Check, or have a GP management plan, you can request a referral from your doctor to a diabetes educator.
Or you can yarn with your doctor or nurse at our clinic.
