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Diabetes Education

Helping people better understand and confidently manage diabetes through education, support and personalised care.

Our Diabetes Educators work alongside individuals to provide practical guidance, skills and ongoing support that help make diabetes management part of everyday life with confidence.

Government Funded Services
Regional South Australia
GP Referral Available
Ongoing Support

How our Diabetes Educators can help you

Diabetes Educators support individuals to better understand their condition and create practical strategies that help them stay healthy and manage diabetes with confidence.

Our team provides education, tools and ongoing guidance to help make everyday diabetes management simpler and more achievable.

Support may include medication guidance, monitoring tools, interpreting results and helping coordinate your overall care.

Services may include

Assess

Review medical history and individual health needs.

Educate

Provide personalised information and practical guidance.

Support

Teach skills and provide access to helpful tools.

Monitor

Provide ongoing support and management assistance.

Support may help with

Understanding diabetes

Learn more about your condition and what it means for everyday life.

Medication support

Helping you understand and manage medications effectively.

Monitoring and technology

Support with setting up and using monitoring devices and tools.

Understanding results

Helping explain blood glucose levels and health information.

Coordinating care

Working with healthcare teams and helping support your broader care journey.

Ongoing support

Building confidence through regular guidance and education.

How to get started

Visit your GP

Discuss your diabetes management needs with your doctor

GP referral submitted

Your GP submits a referral to Country & Outback Health

Our team reviews referral

We review your referral information and assess eligibility

Initial appointment arranged

We contact you to arrange your first appointment

Ongoing support begins

You begin working with our Diabetes Educator

Country & Outback Health provides free Diabetes Education services to eligible communities with populations under 8,000.

After referral from your GP, an initial one hour appointment and ongoing support may be provided.

Resources

Need help?

Our team is here to guide you through the referral process and answer any questions.

Country & Outback Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a GP referral?

Yes. Government funded Diabetes Education appointments require a GP referral.

This is a FREE service. Diabetes Education appointments are made possible through funding and support from Country SA PHN (CSAPHN) for eligible communities.

Your Diabetes Educator will review your health history, discuss goals and provide personalised education and support.

Yes. Ongoing support and monitoring are available depending on your needs.

Helping you manage diabetes with confidence

Our team is here to provide support, education and practical guidance to help you live well.