Diabetes management and support

How can a diabetes educator help?

If you need support understanding and managing your diabetes, our team of Credentialed Diabetes Educators are here to help by providing services for adults diagnosed with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

We can support you to help you better understand and manage your blood sugar levels so you can continue to live a long and happy life with type 2 diabetes.

Who is diabetes management and support for?

Diabetes management and support is for adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes. We take a person-centred approach to your needs – supporting you to understand your blood sugar levels, risk factors, dietary needs, lifestyle changes and how to look after your mental wellbeing in the process.

How do I access?

We currently offer two types of services for people with diabetes:

• Fully funded services for First Nations people
  • In Bathurst through the Indigenous Chronic Disease clinic
  • In Coonamble, Dubbo and Wellington through the Aboriginal Medical Services. Contact AMS directly for an appointment.
• Fully funded services for community members living with or at risk for developing type 2 diabetes through the following GP practices
  • RFDS Gilgandra Medical Service
  • Kandos Family Medical Practice
  • Narromine Shire Family Health Service
  • Oberon Medical Centre
  • Trangie Family Medical Service
  • Contact practice directly for appointments.

Fully funded Diabetes Education/Nutrition services are commissioned by the Rural Doctors Network (RDN) Medical Outreach Indigenous Chronic Disease Program and Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSWPHN) Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program and funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.