Diabetes WA

This session will talk all about carbohydrates and the glycaemic index and how different foods impact on blood glucose levels. Register for this session here.

This session will look at a range of pumps for people living with type 1 diabetes, including key features, tips and tricks, considerations and effective management. Register for this session here.

The training will provide participants with an increased understanding of diabetes and the services available to their patients. Training is suitable for: Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, GPs, Allied Health Professionals & Pharmacists. On completion of the study day participants will be able to: - Gain understanding of the impact of diabetes for the older Australian. - Identify risk factors for diabetes, common signs and symptoms and diagnostic criteria. - Identify the types of diabetes and implications for management. - Understand blood glucose monitoring and target ranges. - Review common oral and injectable diabetes medications - Consider the impact of exercise...

East Metropolitan Health Service in partnership with the University of Newcastle, funded by Health Networks, has developed the following two free online courses as part of the implementation of the WA Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019 - 2024. Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Key Concepts Starts: 2 March 2022 Duration: three weeks Enrol here. If you are a doctor, nurse, or allied health professional looking to improve your knowledge of the role of nutrition communication in chronic disease early intervention and management, this course is for you. You will learn:  the key concepts central to dietary patterns for early intervention and...

This webinar will discuss how mental health conditions can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It will help health professionals to identify who needs to be screened and what can be done to help reduce the risk. This session will also discuss how mental health issues may impact on the management of diabetes. Register for this session here

East Metropolitan Health Service in partnership with the University of Newcastle, funded by Health Networks, has developed the following two free online courses as part of the implementation of the WA Healthy Weight Action Plan 2019 - 2024. Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Applying the Skills Starts: 21 March 2022 Duration: three weeks Enrol here. This course builds on the Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Key concepts course and has a strong focus on developing and applying skills in brief nutrition-related communication of key messages to support early intervention and management of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. You will...

This session will explore the causes, treatments and management strategies for people with CF related diabetes. Register for this session here

This session will look at a range of new injectable therapies targeted at reducing weight and improving blood glucose levels. Register for this session here.