What we do
Diabetes education gives you with the knowledge, skills, and support for effective self-management and wellbeing
Who is a Diabetes Educator?
A Diabetes Educator is a specially trained nurse who has experience, qualifications and advanced knowledge in the care of people with Diabetes and those at risk of Diabetes.
Who can see a Diabetes Educator?
Any person with: Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes / Impaired Glucose Tolerance /Impaired Fasting Glycaemia and/or friends, carers and 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) 5997 9655
Email:
info@krhs.net.au
Fax:
(03) 5997 1248
Address:
Kooweerup Hospital
P.O. Box 53, Koo Wee Rup
Vic, 3981
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.
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.
What does it cost?
People aged < 65 years, it is $ 38.85 per visit.
People aged > 65 years, it is $4.40 per visit.
Appointments for Diabetes Education can be made by contacting Kooweerup Hospital.
When: Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Phone: (03) 5997 9679
Email: info@krhs.net.au
