Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the healthy levels of glucose in a person’s body and therefore they are unable to turn glucose from food into energy. Diabetes is generally categorized into three (3) categories, referred to as Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes.
It is important that if you are feeling unwell that you see a doctor, and during this consultation your doctor will undertake an examination to help determine your Blood Glucose Level (BGL) and if necessary recommend that you undertake a blood test or glucose test to confirm a diagnosis.
If you are diagnosed with Diabetes, it is recommended that you have a Chronic Disease Plan completed by a practice nurse and your doctor, which will take an hour initially. This assessment involves a discussion about your overall health and wellbeing, including diet and exercise; family history; medications and education on your condition and how to monitor any changes.
As a part of this plan, and for your overall health and the maintenance of your diabetic condition, your Chronic Disease Plan will be reviewed every four months. This review is a 40-minute appointment where the nurse will undertake a general check of your diabetic condition which can include an eye and foot examination as well as review the goals that were set during your initial appointment.
As a part of your Chronic Disease Plan you are eligible to have five (5) Medicare subsidised allied health visits including a podiatrist, dietician, diabetic educator and more.
Toowoomba Medical Centre is proud to offer resources to assist patients, such as those found on the Patient Resources page of our website.
If you would like to find out more or to book an appointment, please call the practice on <link external-link-new-window internal link in current>(07) 4635 6111.
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