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.
Erectile Dysfunction Presented by Dr Trent Barrett -  Urologist Monday 2 May, 2022 2:00pm – 3:00pm Hosted by Diabetes WA  This session will explore the link between diabetes and sexual health, with a focus on erectile dysfunction. Prevention strategies, signs and symptoms, treatments and management options will be discussed. Register for this session here.
Thursday 12 May, 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
Diabetes & Heart Disease Presented by Dr Hussam Tayeb - Cardiologist Monday 16 May, 2022 2:00pm – 3:00pm Hosted by Diabetes WA This session will explore the link between macrovascular disease and diabetes, with a focus on blood glucose levels, hypertension and dyslipidaemia and how they impact on heart health Register for this session here.
Thursday 19 May, 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm Hosted by Diabetes WA All people with diabetes are recommended to have a sick day plan, but what are the special considerations for a woman with Gestational Diabetes if she becomes unwell? An individualised sick day plan for a woman with gestational diabetes will help to keep both her and the baby safe and this session will look at what needs to be considered. Register for this session here.
Thursday 26 May, 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm Hosted by Diabetes WA This session will discuss how diabetes can affect feet and what can be done to reduce the risk. It will look at the potential impact of Peripheral Neuropathy and Peripheral Vascular Disease on quality of life and what support and management options are available. Register for this session here.
Tuesday 31 May, 2022 1:00pm – 2:00pm Hosted by Diabetes WA  This session will look at a range of different medications (oral and injectable) for people living with diabetes, discussing the benefits and potential side effects of each. Register for this session here.
This webinar will provide you with an overview of viruses, vaccines, and diabetes sick day management. As a health professional, you have many opportunities to support people living with diabetes. Knowing more about diabetes can help you have more meaningful conversations with the people you see. In this 60-minute program, we will cover: -the impact viruses can have on diabetes management and diagnosis -the role of vaccines in diabetes management to minimise the risk of infection -how to manage hyperglycaemia (sick days) associated with an illness or infection -the range of resources that can support people living with diabetes There...
The Glucose Monitoring presentation will include time for questions and cover: Why monitor glucose is used in diabetes management. How to monitor glucose levels using the various options – blood glucose meter, continuous glucose monitoring, flash glucose monitoring and HbA1c pathology test The general times to monitor glucose check glucose level. The general target glucose range as recommended by the ADS/ADEA. The products subsidised by the NDSS to support glucose monitoring and how a person living with diabetes is able to access them. NDSS resources available for health professionals and people living with diabetes. By the end of this program,...
This webinar will provide you with an overview on healthy eating and diabetes. As a health professional, you have many opportunities to support people living with diabetes. Knowing more about the general management of diabetes can help you have more meaningful conversations with the people you see. In this 60-minute program, we will cover: -Â Â Â why healthy eating important in diabetes management -Â Â Â the role of carbohydrate food -Â Â Â the Glycemic Index (GI) -Â Â Â the nutrition recommendations for people living with diabetes referencing the Australian Dietary guidelines -Â Â Â the support and resources available through the NDSS for people living with...
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