Diabetes Education
Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia with over 280 Australians developing diabetes every day โ that is one person every five minutes.
Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a condition marked by high levels of glucose in the blood and is caused by the bodyโs inability to produce insulin or absorb glucose effectively. Glucose is one ofย the main sources of energy for our bodies.
There are three types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Gestational diabetes
Whilst there is currently no cure for diabetes, patientsย can live an enjoyable life by learning how to manage it effectively.
Symptoms
Even though symptoms are not always noticed, a list of common symptoms include:
- Feeling tired and lethargic
- Being thirstier than usual
- Passing more urine
- Blurred vision
- Always feeling hungry
- Having cuts that heal slowly
- Itching, skin infections
- Unexplained weight loss (type 1)
- Gradually putting on weight (type 2)
- Mood swings
- Headaches
- Feeling dizzy
- Leg cramps
Diabetes is a serious condition which can slowly erode your health and sense of wellbeing. By discussing a care plan with your doctor you will be ready to get back to the everyday activities that you love.
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NORTHAM
Wheatbelt Health Centre
25 Holtfreter Avenue, Northam
Phone: 08 9621 4444
Open: 8am-6pm Mon โ Fri
Aboriginal Health - Northam
65 Wellington Street, Northam
Phone: 08 9690 2824
Therapy Plus
104 Wellington Street, Northam
Phone: 08 9621 4444
TOODYAY
Alma Beard Medical Centre
81 Stirling Tce, Toodyay
Phone: 08 9578 2500
Open: 8.30am โ 5pm Mon โ Fri
WUNDOWIE
Wundowie Health Centre
GP Services
283 Boronia Ave, Wundowie
Phone: 08 9621 4444
Open: 8.30am โ 4pm Wednesdays
NARROGIN
Aboriginal Health - Narrogin
Williams Road, Narrogin
Phone: 08 9881 0385
Open: 8.30am โ 4.30pm Mon โ Tues
After hours medical assistance: In an emergency call 000 or present to your nearest Regional Hospital emergency department. If you have a non- emergency and would like to consult with a GP then call Telstra Health on 1800 225 523. The service is free to access for Australian residents who reside in the wheatbelt or who are temporarily residing in the Wheatbelt. This service can be accessed before 8am and after 6pm Monday-Friday, before 8am and after 12pm Saturday and all day Sunday and any Public Holidays. Thank you to Western Australia Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) for funding this service.
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25 Holtfreter Avenue, Northam
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81 Stirling Tce, Toodyay
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65 Wellington Street, Northam
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Williams Road, Narrogin
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283 Boronia Ave, Wundowie