Diabetes Education
We support people with diabetes to make important lifestyle changes that will help them look after their diabetes and reduce their risk of diabetes-related complications.
Diabetes support
We support people with diabetes to make important lifestyle changes. We offer individual sessions to help support your specific needs and group sessions for people wanting to connect with others who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
What we offer Our group and individual sessions include:
- Diabetes Education
- Annual Diabetes Cycle of Care Review
- Darebin Diabetes Peer Support Group
See below for more details and how to register. For more information about any of our diabetes support, contact Deb on (03) 8470 1111.
About us We partner with people and communities to deliver health and wellbeing services and promote equity.
Your Community Health has been helping people in Melbourne’s north reach their health and wellbeing goals for 50 years. Though we are Darebin’s community health provider, we also operate across the surrounding areas through partnerships, outreach, centre-based activities and co-located services.
Fees We are pleased to offer free or low cost services to many clients. Fees are assessed based on income or funding eligibility.
For more information, visit our Fees page.
Diabetes Education
Diabetes Educators are health professionals who have undertaken further education in diabetes management and healthcare. They work with people who have diabetes to increase knowledge and skills in how to manage their diabetes and make changes to live a healthy life. They work with you and your GP to help you if your diabetes control changes, or becomes difficult.
Who: Adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Cost: Fees may apply depending on your circumstances.
Booking: Booking is essential. Call (03) 8470 1111.
Annual Diabetes Cycle of Care Review
It is important to have annual checks to help identify, monitor and prevent the complications of diabetes.
This comprehensive annual review involves an appointment with a Diabetes Educator. They will review the management of your diabetes, answer your questions and help you to access a Podiatrist, Dietitian and Optometrist at Your Community Health. A written report will be sent to your Doctor following the appointment.
Who: Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Cost: Fees may apply depending on your circumstances.
Booking: Booking is essential. Call (03) 8470 1111.
Darebin Diabetes Peer Support Group
This peer support group is for people wanting to learn more about diabetes and share their experiences. Guest speakers regularly attend and present to the group.
Who: Adults with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes.
When: First Monday of every month
Where: East Preston Community Centre – 7 Newton Street East Reservoir
Cost: $5 per session
Booking: No booking is necessary
For more information about any of our diabetes support, contact Deb on (03) 8470 1111.
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