Diabetes Education

The diabetes education service employs credentialled diabetes educators, which have a nationally recognised qualification for the quality assured provision of diabetes self-management.

The Diabetes education service provides education and support for adults with Diabetes.  The aim is to assist clients to self-manage their diabetes, by providing support, knowledge, skills and motivation.

The diabetes education service accepts referrals from general practitioners and other health care professionals. If making a referral on behalf of another please ensure you have their permission to do so.

Diabetes Education is available for:

• Management of Type 1, Type 2, Gestational and pre-diabetes (IGT)
• Blood Glucose monitoring and interpretation of blood glucose levels in relation to food, physical activity and medication
• Appropriate diet and lifestyle changes
• Referral to BCH Dietitians for individualised support with weight reduction
• Support with Continuous and Flash Glucose monitoring and Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion technologies
• People who are experiencing unstable blood glucose levels
• Changes in medications or beginning injections
• Complications Management
• Travel advice

Admission Criteria

People or children diagnosed with Diabetes. 

Availability