Health

When: Thursday 31 March, 11AM – 12PM (AEDT) (8AM-9AM AWST) Presenters: Esther Toomey (Central and Eastern Sydney PHN), Kate Hocknull (Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre) and Dylan Clay (Weave Youth and Community Services) About the presenters: Esther Toomey is Drug Health Program Officer at Central and Eastern Sydney PHN. Esther collaborates with drug and alcohol treatment services to support flexible and coordinated responses to the holistic health needs of community members experiencing harmful drug and alcohol use. With experience across mental health, disability and drug and alcohol sectors, Esther has a keen interest in trauma informed care; mental health and drug and...

Tuesday 5 April, 2022 6:00pm – 7:00pm Hosted by Diabetes WA People with diabetes have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality if they get COVID-19. Does everyone with diabetes have the same level of risk? What are the conversations around COVID-19 that health professionals can be having with people who have diabetes. Register for this session here

Monday 11 April, 2022 2:00pm – 3:00pm Hosted by Diabetes WA This session will look at the key nutritional strategies identified for women with gestational diabetes. Blood glucose targets, management strategies and treatment options will be discussed, in addition to potential effects of high blood glucose levels on the developing foetus. Register for this session here

Tuesday 12 April, 2022 1:00pm – 2:00pm Hosted by Diabetes WA This session will look at the many contributing factors that influence our weight, in addition to how we can improve our language around weight to reduce weight stigma and shame. Strategies and approaches to weight management will be discussed in addition to action planning and goal setting. Register for this session here.

Wednesday 20 April, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm Hosted by Diabetes WA Our educator will discuss what is coeliac disease, who is at risk and how to manage it. This session will also look at how coeliac disease may impact diabetes management. Register for this session here.

Tuesday 26 April, 2022 1:00pm – 2:00pm Hosted by Diabetes WA  This session will discuss the ADEA sick day management plans for people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Strategies for managing blood glucose levels will be discussed, with a focus on potential effects of hyper and hypoglycaemia during illness. Register for this session here

Thursday 28 April, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm Hosted by Diabetes WA For people with diabetes who use insulin, the fear of hypoglycaemia can influence their decisions around target BGLs and exercise. Managing hypos can reduce both short term and long term effects of diabetes.  Register for this session here.