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Children's diabetes service

Specialised care and support for children living with diabetes and their families

What we do

A new service is available to children and families living with diabetes. We recognise that families lead busy lives and getting to multiple appointments to support your child’s health needs can be challenging and time consuming.

This paediatric diabetes service is well supported by a professional team who have extensive knowledge and experience in working with children.

What type of services can I expect?

  • HbA1C (average blood glucose test) available on the day by finger prick test so your results will be available at the time of your appointment
  • Education and support with use of technology including, Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), insulin dose calculating devices and insulin pumps
  • Support to transition to insulin pump therapy and ongoing care
  • Age specific nutritional assessment and support with carbohydrate counting for accurate dose titration
  • Opportunity for families to connect with other families managing Diabetes
  • Development of specific care plans to achieve your health and lifestyle goals
  • Additional appointment scheduling with care providers available

Referral from your GP

To access this service, you’ll need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner.

Referrals can be made via the telephone, email, fax or post as follows:

Phone:
(03) 5654 2737

Email:
gateway@gshs.com.au

Fax:
(03) 5667 5634

Address:
Gateway Intake Service
Leongatha Hospital
Private Bag 13
Leongatha Vic, 3953

We will contact you within clinically recommended timeframes. If there’s no waiting list, you’ll receive an appointment booking letter or we’ll call to arrange a convenient time.

Please call (03) 5622 1500 to arrange your initial consult with Dr Michael Nowotny and to receive the scheduled dates for the Leongatha clinic.

A referral from your GP to Dr Michael Nowotny prior to attending is required.

More information

In regard to fees, a gap payment above the Medicare rebate will be charged for the Paediatrician consultation. There are no additional charges for the allied health services at the time of consultation.

Any follow up consults with Allied health will be charged at as per regular public health service fee structure.

Leongatha Hospital
Address

66 Koonwarra Rd
Leongatha VIC VIC 3953

Phone

(03) 5622 1500

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