The management of diabetes is complex and ever evolving, and current times have made this even more challenging.
At Diabetes SA we offer a range of education sessions, information/resources and the right support to help health professionals develop their knowledge in diabetes management and their confidence.
Become a Diabetes SA Health Professional Member and receive the following member benefits:
Join today.
We can also deliver tailored diabetes education sessions to suit health professionals and other staff, either at our premises or yours. Please contact us, and we will work with you to design education that meets your needs.
Visit our guest speaking page to learn more.
Diabetes SA employs a number of credentialled diabetes educators and accredited practising dietitians who work in the priority areas of mental health, aged care, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities, young people with diabetes and pregnancy and diabetes.
We offer education sessions and support for healthcare professionals and support workers caring for people identified as belonging to these priority groups.
Please contact 1300 198 204 for further information.
Diabetes SA hosts quarterly network meetings for health professionals interested in diabetes and mental health.
The Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN) supports over 350 practitioner networks across Australia, including a number of specialised diabetes and mental health networks.
MHPN’s networks promote a collaborative care approach, encouraging practitioners from different disciplines to work together to improve outcomes for patients.
Diabetes SA coordinates the Diabetes and Mental Health Network in SA. For more information about our quarterly meetings, please register your interest.
Position Statement: 'A new language for diabetes' improving communications with and about people with diabetes
The aim of this position statement is to encourage greater awareness of the language surrounding diabetes, and identify potential improvements.
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