Diabetes Support

Successful management of the person with diabetes requires the skills of a multidisciplinary team of health professionals and may include:

• GP
• Specialist physician/endocrinologist
• Diabetes educator
• Dietitian
• Podiatrist
• Ophthalmologist or optometrist
• Physiotherapist/exercise physiologist
• Social worker/psychologist
• Pharmacist
• Dentist

and the active participation of the person with Diabetes.

Sound medical management is central to achieving optimal health outcomes for people with diabetes. However, day to day management is largely performed by the person with diabetes themselves.

Diabetes education is central to patients acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for effective diabetes self management. Diabetes education is a specialist area of practice requiring advanced knowledge, counseling and teaching skills.

Support Groups

Throughout Queensland there are many other people experiencing diabetes. Diabetes Australia can let you know the nearest support group. Most support groups meet monthly and give you a chance to meet other people with diabetes. There are groups set up for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Contact Diabetes Australia on 1300 136 588 about the Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes support groups in your area which meet regularly to socialize and discuss lifestyle issues.

Support through Diabetes Australia Diabetes Australia's Diabetes Information Advice Line (DIAL) 1300 136 588