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Type II Diabetes is a chronic disease requiring management from a multidisciplinary team.
Management of Type II Diabetes is fundamental to prevent further development of chronic diseases such as Chronic Heart Disease (CHD), vascular problems and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). GP's and practice nurses are key professionals in the management of Type II Diabetes within the community.
The SouthEast Primary HealthCare Network supports General Practice to improve clinical care for patients with Diabetes by facilitating education, resources and collaboration with other key organizations and Allied Health Professionals.
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| Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation- Questions and Answers This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about MBS item 713. It involves answers to do with the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation (item 713), eligibility, Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK), lifestyle modification programs, GP referral forms, Medicare rebates and claiming. |
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| The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment tool (AUSDRISK) This tool is a set of ten questions for patients to answer about themselves, their background, and lifestyle. An individual’s score is then added up to determine their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes within five years. Those who score in the category of ‘15 or higher’ are determined High Risk and are eligible for the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation with their General Practitioner (item 713). The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool was originally developed by the International Diabetes Institute on behalf of the Australian, State and Territory Governments as part of the COAG Diabetes reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes initiative. |
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| AUSDRISK tool explanatory notes The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool was developed from the national Australian Diabetes Obesity and Lifestyle study (AusDiab), in which approximately 6,000 adults from all over Australia were examined on two occasions five years apart, and was validated in three other Australian studies. In the development of AUSDRISK, a range of factors was considered for inclusion, including alcohol, smoking and obesity, but only the ones that were the best predictors of the development of diabetes were included in the score. It represents the most up to date information on the risk factors for the development of diabetes. This document describes some key issues that should be carefully considered when using AUSDRISK, such as waist circumference, age, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status, physical activity and five year risk. |
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| Decision Support Flow Chart The Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) has developed this flowchart for general practitioners, to make diabetes related decisions easier to understand. It includes aspects of several MBS Item Numbers (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific item numbers), AUSDRISK tool, and lifestyle modification. |
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| Positively Managing Diabetes A5 booklet (Vietnamese- English) This booklet has been created by the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) and Diabetes Australia. The information has been provided in both English and Vietnamese. This would be a useful resource for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. It includes basic information on blood glucose monitoring, exercise, things to remember about food, fruit, and tips for cooking and eating out. |
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| English Information Sheet (Diabetes) This resource has been created by the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) and Diabetes Australia. This document is in English, but has also been published in Italian, Spanish, Greek, Turkish and Croatian. This would be a useful resource for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. The resource contains information on what is diabetes, insulin and tablets, diabetes and your body, food and nutrition, and diabetes and exercise. |
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| Greek Information Sheet (Diabetes) This resource has been created by the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) and Diabetes Australia. This document is in Greek, but has also been published in English, Italian, Spanish, Turkish and Croatian. This would be a useful resource for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. The resource contains information on what is diabetes, insulin and tablets, diabetes and your body, food and nutrition, and diabetes and exercise. |
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| Italian Information Sheet (Diabetes) This resource has been created by the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) and Diabetes Australia. This document is in Italian, but has also been published in English, Greek, Spanish, Turkish and Croatian. This would be a useful resource for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. The resource contains information on what is diabetes, insulin and tablets, diabetes and your body, food and nutrition, and diabetes and exercise. |
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| Spanish Information Sheet (Diabetes) This resource has been created by the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) and Diabetes Australia. This document is in Spanish, but has also been published in English, Italian, Greek, Turkish and Croatian. This would be a useful resource for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. The resource contains information on what is diabetes, insulin and tablets, diabetes and your body, food and nutrition, and diabetes and exercise. |
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| Croatian Information Sheet (Diabetes) This resource has been created by the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) and Diabetes Australia. This document is in Croatian, but has also been published in English, Italian, Greek, Turkish and Spanish. This would be a useful resource for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. The resource contains information on what is diabetes, insulin and tablets, diabetes and your body, food and nutrition, and diabetes and exercise. |
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| Reset Your Life Program Outline This is the outline for the ‘Reset Your Life’ program that will commence in January 2010. Reset Your Life aims to teach patients how to improve their lifestyle to assist in preventing or delaying the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. The program is specifically designed for people between the ages 40-49 years who are at risk of type 2 diabetes. Sessions are run on the following topics: diabetes, pre-diabetes, goal setting, healthy weight, physical activity, healthy eating guidelines, and fats in food, lapses, relapses, staying motivated, and stress management. It is a GP referred program so if you would like more information on the program please contact SPHN. |
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| Reset Your Life Promotional Brochure This is a brochure on Reset Your Life that can be given to interested patients. Reset Your Life aims to teach patients how to improve their lifestyle to assist in preventing or delaying the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. The program is specifically designed for people between the ages 40-49 years who are at risk of type 2 diabetes. Sessions are run on the following topics: diabetes, pre-diabetes, goal setting, healthy weight, physical activity, healthy eating guidelines, fats in food, lapses, relapses, staying motivated, and stress management. It is a GP referred program so if you would like more information on the program please contact SPHN. |
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| 713 Flowchart This simple flowchart has been designed by SPHN to simplify the use of the Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment (AUSDRISK) tool and the processes involved in referring to lifestyle modification programs (LMP’s). It also shows where the MBS item 713 can be used. |
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| Allied Health Group Services- Fact Sheet for GP’s People with type 2 diabetes can receive Medicare rebates for group services provided by eligible diabetes educators, exercise physiologists and dietitians, on referral from a GP. The group services items provide another referral option for GPs in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes. Patients who will most benefit from group services are likely to be those who demonstrate a readiness to change, are able to contribute to group processes effectively and have a potential for self management. These services are in addition to the five individual allied health services available to eligible patients each calendar year under items 10950 to 10970. |
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| Referral form for Allied Health Group Services Referral form for Allied Health Group Services under Medicare for patients with type 2 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes can receive Medicare rebates for group services provided by eligible diabetes educators, exercise physiologists and dietitians, on referral from a GP. The group services items provide another referral option for GPs in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes. Patients who will most benefit from group services are likely to be those who demonstrate a readiness to change, are able to contribute to group processes effectively and have a potential for self management. These services are in addition to the five individual allied health services available to eligible patients each calendar year under items 10950 to 10970. |
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| GP referral form for LMP General Practitioner referral form to a Lifestyle Modification Program under the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Program. To be used by GP’s referring to programs such as Reset Your Life. |
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| NDSS Registration Form This document contains both the registration form and explanatory notes. The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) registration form is for patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes, and hold or are eligible to hold an Australian Medicare card. The National Diabetes Services Scheme, or NDSS, is a Australian Government program that provides people who register with the Scheme access to a range of approved products including syringes, needles for special injection pens and blood and urine test strips, at subsidised prices. These prices are below those of other sources of supply. |
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| Allied Health Group Services- Fact Sheet for Allied Health Providers People with type 2 diabetes can receive Medicare rebates for group services provided by eligible diabetes educators, exercise physiologists and dietitians, on referral from a GP. The group services items provide another referral option for GPs in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes. Patients who will most benefit from group services are likely to be those who demonstrate a readiness to change, are able to contribute to group processes effectively and have a potential for self management. These services are in addition to the five individual allied health services available to eligible patients each calendar year under items 10950 to 10970. |
GPQ Diabetes Pathway
The standard care pathway for type 2 diabetes for health professionals including diagnosis, assessment and management in a primary health care setting.
Diabetes in Pregnancy Society
Information about gestational diabetes and type 1 and type 2 diabetes in relation to pregnancy.
World Diabetes Day
Information about world diabetes day including campaign news, activities and materials.
Diabetes Queensland
Information about diabetes including healthy lifestyle information, members updates, resources for health professionals, and online shopping.
Diabetes Australia
Information about understanding and living with Diabetes, current research and resources, NDSS, news and events and resources for health professionals. Patients can also shop online.
NDSS Website
NDSS Website
NDSS Outlets in QLD
NDSS Outlets in QLD
QLD Health Multilingual diabetes Information
QLD Health Multilingual diabetes information
GPQ Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Program
In April 2007, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to a cost shared package of over $200 million to address the significant growth in type 2 diabetes. The Australian Government announced that its major contribution to this measure will focus on people in the 40-49 year old age group with the objective of reducing or delaying their progression to type 2 diabetes. Under this initiative, a new Medicare Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation (Medicare Item 713) was introduced from 1 July 2008. This allows General Practitioners (GPs) to: evaluate patients in the 40-49 year old age group at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as determined by the Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool; provide risk modification advice for eligible patients. Where appropriate, eligible patients may be referred by their GP to attend a subsidised accredited Lifestyle Modification Program (LMP) aimed at reducing the risk or delaying the progression to type 2 diabetes. Other patients may be referred to a subsidised accredited LMP by their GP through the Age 45 Year Old Health Check (Medicare Item 717) or the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Adult Health Check (Medicare Item 710). Completion of the Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool is mandatory for all patients accessing the program through these Medicare items.
Baker IDI
Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute is Australia's first health and medical research institute tackling the deadly trio of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Our work extends from the laboratory to wide-scale community studies. Baker IDI fills a void in health and medical research by allowing traditionally disparate groups to work together and collaborate under one umbrella and one organisational culture.
Diabetes Counselling Online
If you can not find a service in your area, a good starting point is your local doctor, hospital or health centre, who will often have links to diabetes health professionals and counsellors. NOTE: Resources and services listed on this site are not endorsements for those resources or services. Diabetes Counselling does not in any way endorse or approve those other resources or services, or the people who run them. Diabetes Counselling takes no responsibility for your involvement with these other organisations, you are advised to check them out yourself to see if they suit your needs. Links from this site to other web sites are not endorsements for those sites. Diabetes Counselling does not in any way endorse or approve those sites, their content, or the people who run them. If joining any discussion forums on other sites, it is recommended that you carefully read their privacy statements.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the world's largest charitable supporter of type 1 diabetes research, investing more than $150 million per year into the search to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.
The Tayside Diabetes Network
The MCN is a coordinated network of professionals involved in providing diabetes care across the region. Within this network patients and professionals work together to continually develop and improve this care. This website provides local information about diabetes and diabetes care for both healthcare professionals and patients.
Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society
The Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society is a professional body established to advance clinical and scientific knowledge of diabetes in pregnancy, to encourage dissemination of this knowledge and to foster collaboration with other regional societies interested in diabetes in pregnancy. It is also involved in the development of health policy regarding diabetes in pregnancy at the National and State levels.
Australian Diabetes Society
The Australian Diabetes Society is the peak medical and scientific body in Australia working towards improving the care and outcomes of people with diabetes. It is an incorporated association and is made up of its members. The Society was formally established at a meeting held at the Clunies Ross Centre in Melbourne on 9 October 1973 in conjunction with the Scientific Meeting of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. In a time of rapid development in research in diabetes in Australia, it was agreed by senior leaders in the field, that a forum was needed for professionals interested in diabetes as diabetes representation in other endocrine based meetings was as little as 10%. The Society was formed to include a membership open to any medical graduate or scientist with a declared interest in diabetes, and subsequently to also include any individual with a primary role in professional diabetes care. The membership requirements remain the same today. The aims or ‘objects’ of the Society are to enhance the welfare of individuals who have diabetes mellitus, including: •To promote among members of the medical profession, scientists and others the free exchange of knowledge with respect to diabetes mellitus •To develop in association with Diabetes Australia and other interested bodies, education methods designed to give those who have diabetes mellitus a better understanding of their condition •To improve standards of diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus •To disseminate accurate information about diabetes mellitus •To promote research related to diabetes mellitus by individuals, hospitals, clinics, universities and other institutions and organisations •To be responsible for statements relating to the professional and research aspects of diabetes mellitus (both medical and scientific) •To take such other measures and encourage such service as will enhance the welfare of individuals having diabetes mellitus.