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SupportServicesWe provide a range of programs and services designed specifically to support people with type 2 diabetes. We want to help improve your knowledge and 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: AdvocacyOur 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. type 2 diabetes E-NewsletterIf you have type 2 diabetes then you may be interested in our free type 2 e-Newsletter. It is full of the latest diabetes research, events and updates on news in the area of type 2 diabetes. If you would like to receive the type 2 e-newsletter, please subscribe. Diabetes SA StaffAt Diabetes SA we have a team of Health Care Professionals 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 1:1 Consultations with our Diabetes Educators. Please click here for more information. Enhanced Primary Care ( Diabetes SA is an allied health service provider which means you can appoint Diabetes SA as part of your Doctor health management plan. Our Credentialled Diabetes Educators can be part of your personal health care team to ensure you manage all aspects of living with diabetes. You may be able to claim Medicare rebates for some allied health services if you have a chronic medical condition such as type 2 diabetes that is being managed by your Doctor under a GPMP and TCAs. These care plans can help you and your Doctor manage your medical condition by identifying your needs and 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. The five services can be provided by a single allied health professional or shared across different professionals.
More informationFor 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.
Education ProgramsWe 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. ResourcesWe have several publications specifically for type 2 diabetes. These include:
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