Diabetes education

Diabetes education gives you with the knowledge, skills, and support for effective self-management and wellbeing

What we do

Helping people gain the knowledge and ability to live with diabetes and be as healthy as possible.

Who is a Diabetes Educator?

A Diabetes Educator is a specially trained nurse or other health professional (eg dietitian, podiatrist) who has qualifications, experience, and advanced knowledge in the care of people with Diabetes and those at risk of developing Diabetes.

Who can see a Diabetes Educator?

Any person with:

Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Pre-Diabetes
Impaired Glucose tolerance
Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
Diabetes in pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)
A high risk of Diabetes
Friends, carers and/or partners of people with Diabetes

Questions about Diabetes Education

Diabetes self management programs at both Leongatha and Korumburra campuses for people with:

Type 1 Diabetes - (FlexIT - Flexible Insulin Therapy)
Management of insulin pump therapy
Newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes.
Pre-Diabetes
Ongoing education and support for people with Diabetes and/or their partners/carers.
Inpatient visits at both hospital campuses
Diabetes support group/s contacts and information for all ages
Telephone advice & Telehealth consultation
Speaking to community groups
Children's Diabetes Service

When you are newly diagnosed with Diabetes
Have been diagnosed with Diabetes and have not seen a Diabetes Educator for more than a year
Need or want any further information about Diabetes
Change in treatment and/or unexpected problems

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.

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 2777

Email:
gateway@gshs.com.au

Fax:
03 5662 2707

Postal Address:
Gateway Intake Service
Korumburra Hospital,
65 Bridge Street,
Korumburra, Vic 3950

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.

What to bring

Every time you come:

Medicare card
Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
Medicines you need to take while you are here
List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed

For a clinic appointment: