Resources
Resources available from the Department of Health
- Diabetes Model of Care
Developed by the Diabetes and Endocrine Health Network and aims to ensure that diabetes services are best set up to prevent and manage the condition in Western Australia. The model outlines priorities for implementation in the future. - Type
2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents Model of Care and Clinical
Practice Guideline for WA (PDF 1.23MB)
Prepared by the Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology at Princess Margaret Hospital and endorsed by the Diabetes and Endocrine Health Network. - Diabetes Management Book (external site)
A resource to help people effectively manage and monitor their diabetes. To order this resource, enter ordering system at www.health.wa.gov.au/ordering, then choose 'Diabetes' and click 'Search'. - IFG / IGT Consensus Guidelines
- IFG / IGT Guidelines Desktop Resource (PDF 121KB)
A tool for health professionals outlining the detection, clinical management and lifestyle interventions for Impaired Fasting Glucose and Impaired Glucose Tolerance. - IFG / IGT Consensus Guidelines Background Document (PDF 1.7MB)
Provides evidence based IFG/IGT guidelines for use by general practitioners.
- IFG / IGT Guidelines Desktop Resource (PDF 121KB)
- Yarning About Diabetes (PDF 84KB)
A fact sheet targeted at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people providing information on eating healthy, staying active and detecting the signs of diabetes. - Check your family tree for diabetes…Does Type 2 diabetes run in your family? (PDF 569KB)
A brochure advising individuals to be aware of the history of diabetes in their family. It also provides some simple ways to reduce the risk of diabetes.
Other resources
Don't Ignore Diabetes campaign resources (external site)
The Don’t Ignore Diabetes campaign aims to increase awareness of the seriousness of type 2 diabetes in Australia. Campaign resources for health professional that can be ordered online include:
- Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test
- My Healthy Balance and Speak Out Promotional Flyer
- A3 Diabetes and Blindness Poster
- At Risk: What now? Brochure
Diabetes WA
An extensive list of diabetes related resources.
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