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
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:
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
Bringing these items helps us give you the best care possible and ensures your visit goes smoothly.
If you have diabetes:
- Copies of latest blood tests
- Your blood glucose meter
- Your blood glucose diary/record book
- List of Current Medication
- Your favourite hypo food
- Something to do, like a book, magazine or an iPad/tablet with headphones
- Your diabetes medicines
More information
Any adult or carer over the age of 18 with: Type 1 or Type 2 can self-refer or be referred by their doctor for an appointment.
