Diabetic Education

 

In Australia, 280 people develop Diabetes every day. That’s one every 5 minutes! Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia, becoming the epidemic of the 21st century.

Understanding Diabetes and it’s seriousness is an important part of your diabetic management;

• if you live with Diabetes , you need to learn how to manage your Diabetes
• if you have a family member with diabetes you can learn how to support them
• Knowledge of how to look after yourself to minimise or even prevent complications is an important first step.

If you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, you can take steps to prevent or slow down Diabetes.

 

Useful link – Diabetes Australia

 

 

Reference: Diabetes Australia