Diabetes Education
Diabetes Education
Who are Diabetes Educators?
Diabetes educators are specially trained health professionals who help you understand and manage your condition. You can self-refer or get a referral from your doctor.
Available at Sebastopol, Wendouree (Howitt Street), and Lucas sites
Appointment length 30-90 minutes
How often Depends on your needs – from regular visits to yearly check-ups
How we help
Our diabetes educators support you with
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Understanding your diagnosis
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Starting or adjusting insulin and medications
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Managing blood sugar highs and lows
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Learning about healthy eating
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Handling diabetes at work, school, or while traveling
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Connecting with other health professionals
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Supporting family and caregivers
What to Expect
During appointments, we’ll discuss the topics that matter most to you – from daily management and medication to lifestyle changes and preventing complications.
Additional Support
We also have dietitians, exercise physiologists, podiatrists, counsellors, and onsite gyms to support your health journey. You can self-refer to any of these services.
Ready to Get Started?
Allied Health Services at Ballarat Community Health are often in high demand. Please contact our customer service team on 03 – 5338 4500 or complete the referral form below to confirm availability of the service you require.
GP’s or health professionals wanting to refer a client please complete the referral form below or fax your referral to 03 -5338 1613. We prefer referrals via ReferralNet- ReferralNet ID: urn:refnet:ballaratappt
