Support

Services

Diabetes SA provide a range of programs and services designed specifically to support people with type 2 diabetes. We aim to help improve your knowledge and self-management of your condition and to reduce the impact of living with type 2 diabetes.

As a member of Diabetes SA you will benefit from the following:

Advocacy

Our Advocacy service supports you in addressing issues of concern such as discrimination and access to services and support. If you have an issue you would like our Advocacy Officer to assist please call 1300 136 588.

Diabetes SA E-Newsletter

If you have type 2 diabetes then we recommend you sign up for our free e-Newsletter, Healthe-News. It is full of the latest diabetes research, events and updates on type 2 diabetes. If you would like to receive the e-newsletter, please subscribe here.

Diabetes SA Staff

At Diabetes SA we have a team of Health Care Professionals that may be able to assist you with managing your diabetes. Our Health Care Team are available from 9am to 4pm (Monday to Friday) to answer your questions concerning your diabetes management.

Diabetes SA offers 1-on-1 Consultations with our Diabetes Educators or Dietitians. Please click here for more information.

Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Program

You may be able to claim Medicare rebates for some allied health services. A chronic medical condition such as type 2 diabetes can be managed by your Doctor under a General Practitioner Management Plan (GPMP) and Team Care Arrangement (TCAs). These care plans can help you and your Doctor manage your medical condition by identifying your needs. Once you have a GPMP and TCAs in place, you can be referred for up to five allied health services each calendar year. It is important to understand that only your Doctor will decide whether you should be referred for these services.

More information

For more information on Medicare rebates for allied health services talk to your Doctor or go to the Department of Health and Ageing web site at www.health.gov.au and follow the A-Z links to the program you are interested in.

Click here to find out more about an EPC program for you, ask your Doctor or call Diabetes SA 1300 136 588 for more information.

Education Programs

We have a number of education programs designed to give people the information required to manage living with type 2 diabetes. Click here to see the latest programs.

Resources

We have several publications specifically for type 2 diabetes. These include:

• Information sheets for carers (Physical Activity & type 2 Diabetes, Medications for type 2 Diabetes, Healthy eating guide)
• Order booklets (including " type 2 diabetes runs in families").