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Diabetes Education
Diabetes is a complex, long-term condition. Balancing your diet, activity levels and medication requirements all day, every day can feel overwhelming at times. We are able to provide you with information, guidance and support with Diabetes Self-management. Our Diabetes Educator can assist you if you are newly diagnosed, or if you have had diabetes for a long time. We can help you with:
At Optimum, we give you the support you need to manage your diabetes well and enjoy your life so you can do all the things you want to be doing. Our experienced, caring Credentialled Diabetes Educator and Exercise Physiologists provide one-on-one patient education and support alongside your doctor – no matter where you live or where you’re at with your condition. Whether you have just been diagnosed or you are looking for ways to better manage your diabetes, Optimum is here to help. You are able to access Diabetes Education services, privately or as part of a referral from your GP (Medicare rebate may apply), Department of Veterans Affairs, and NDIS. |
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Our Credentialled Diabetes Educator
Our Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDEs) is a highly trained health professional helping you to achieve your best life whilst managing diabetes. Our role is to guide you to live a healthy life with diabetes and teach you the skills of diabetes self-management. We provide evidence based education and support and help you put evidence-based medicine into practice in a way that works for you, and your life. We do this by focusing on your goals, and helping you to achieve a balance between managing your diabetes optimally, and being able to do all the things you want in life. |
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