Melbourne Diabetes Education and Support

👩‍⚕️ Diabetes technology is lifesaving and improves the lives of thousands of Australians living with diabetes. However, learning how to use this technology can be challenging. Endocrinologists and Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDEs) equip their patients and clients with the education and advice they need to manage diabetes technology.

📞 To ensure their patients and clients receive the necessary care, they often work out of clinic hours and pro-bono, answering urgent calls or replying to text messages. In many cases, their intervention can prevent a late-night trip to the emergency department or even hospitalisation.

👍 58,000 Australians are eligible to access crucial and often lifesaving diabetes technology through NDSS funding. Let’s ensure they understand how to use the technology optimally by supporting them with expert diabetes care. MBS funding for diabetes technology initiation and support will decrease inequity and increase access to the health system.

Learn more about the Diabetes Health Professionals Election Campaign 2022 on our website: http://ow.ly/Mxwt50IwK2Y

Australian Diabetes Society

Do you know the signs of DKA?

Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a serious condition associated with illness or very high blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes.

It develops gradually over hours or days and is a sign of insufficient insulin.

Learn more about the signs and symptoms here: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/ketoacidosis

Ground breaking technology! Changing lives yet again.

MiniMed 770G has Landed Now available for Pre-order

I’m so excited to be flying the flag for Victoria and so humbled to have been nominated!

Meet our 2020 CDEs of the Year!
We hope you can join us on World Diabetes Day, Saturday the 14th as we announce the Jan Baldwin National CDE of the Year.
The Award program is run by ADEA and financially supported by Eli Lilly since 2014. Their generous support means each State winner receives a $1,000 scholarship, and the National winner a $5,000 scholarship.

'Our heartfelt congratulations goes to all the Finalists.

‘Their contribution to the community of people with diabetes is extraordinary and shows what is possible to achieve when passion is combined with genuine care.

'Their work is an inspiration to all of us.’
- Andrew J. Lechleiter, Chief Marketing Officer at Lilly Australia.

'I would like to congratulate all the Finalists, who epitomise the diversity of incredible work our Members do each day in their communities.

'All CDEs are leaders in diabetes education, and this award recognises the Finalists’ leadership and inspiration for others, as well as excellence.

'This year has seen all CDEs working with new challenges related to COVID-19, to continue to serve people living with diabetes.

'We had many inspiring nominees from across our regions and it has been a wonderful chance for us to honour and celebrate the difference CDEs make in people’s lives each day.'
- Susan Davidson, ADEA CEO.

Read more:
https://www.adea.com.au/uncategorized/2020/11/06/meet-our-2020-cdes-of-the-year/

Weather is warming up again, which means it is time to up the hydration.

People often think store bought iced tea is better than drinking a can of sugary drink – but don’t believe the hype 👎

Marketing can be misleading.

Want a healthier alternative?

Brew up a cup of fresh tea and add ice - Voila!

A refreshing way to stay hydrated!

Yum!

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Type 1 diabetes is like a ‘job’ and managing it can sometimes become hard and frustrating, especially when the results are not what you hoped for. Diabetes burnout is real and can affect anyone living with T1D at some point in their lives. Read more about the signs of diabetes burnout, coping strategies and support available here: https://bit.ly/2CHKg1E