Diabetes (general medicine)

We care for, treat and support people with diabetes including assessment, diagnosis and management

What we do

Diabetes care within General Medicine focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of people living with diabetes who require medical review, support with blood‑glucose control, or help managing diabetes‑related complications.

We care for and treat people with:

Type 2 Diabetes
Undifferenced Diabetes (Diabetes type not yet diagnosed)

Exclusions:
The following conditions/procedures are not routinely seen at Bayside Health - Regional (Wonthaggi Hospital and Phillip Island Community Hospital)

New diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes with continuous Insulin Infusion
Gestational Diabetes
Recent resolved hypoglycaemia episode resulting in unconsciousness
Anyone under the age of 18

How to access this service

Referral to this service can be made by your general practitioner (GP), another medical specialist or a healthcare professional, as well as hospital-based staff in the emergency department, inpatient wards and other areas of the hospital.

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

Phone: (03) 5671 3175
Email: access@basscoasthealth.com.au
Fax: (03) 9102 5307
Address: Access Team, P.O. Box 120, Wonthaggi, Vic, 3995

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.

Clinically recommended guidance and resources for Health Professionals in the Gippsland region are available through Gippsland Pathways.

MR-309 Outpatient Specialist Clinic Referral Form

156KB pdf

Bayside Health Regional - Diabetes (General Medicine) - Referral Guide

422KB pdf

What to bring with you

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

Bringing these items helps us give you the best care possible and ensures your visit goes smoothly.

Useful resources

Diabetes Australia

National Diabetes Service Scheme

Clinic consultants

Dr Su Su Htwe - General Medicine

Wonthaggi Hospital

Address

235 Graham St
Wonthaggi VIC 3995

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Phillip Island Community Hospital

Address

50 – 56 Church St
Cowes VIC VIC 3922

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