The Diabetes Education service specialises in acute and chronic care for diabetes.
Significant health complications may occur if diabetes is not managed correctly. For best outcomes, diabetes care needs a team approach between the person with diabetes, their carers and health professionals who are trained in diabetes care.
What we do
Appointments can be made with our Diabetes Care Team for support with:
- Healthy eating for diabetes
- Foot health care
- Diabetes self-care advice and equipment
- Effective use of medications (including insulin management)
- Advice about living responsibly with diabetes (e.g. driving)
- Registration for the National Diabetes Supply Scheme (NDSS).
Who we care for
We provide support for children and adults with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and pre-diabetes. We work with:
- people who are newly diagnosed with diabetes
- people who have been living with diabetes for sometimes
- people who are caring for someone with diabetes.
Barwon Health Endocrinology Clinic (Colac)
Barwon Health Endocrinology outreach appointments are available twice a month in person and via telehealth.
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Gestational diabetes
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring systems
- Insulin pump therapy support and advice (no start up sessions)
- NDSS registration
For more information, please click here.
Commonly asked questions
Is there a cost?
We provide a low/no cost service. If there is a small fee this will be discussed with you when your appointment is booked.
Is there an emergency diabetes service?
Contact your GP or the Urgent Care department if you are unwell and need urgent assistance.
This service is supported by the Victorian Government and the Australian Government of Health
