Understanding and Managing Diabetes through Good Nutrition
Knowing where to start with managing Type II diabetes can be overwhelming, especially when there is a lot of information (often contradictory) out there on what to eat and what not to eat. Perhaps you are left confused, wondering how the information you find on the internet compares with what people around you are saying.
Western Sydney Nutrition & Dietetics are able to help!
As Accredited Practising Dietitians, we are recognised professionals with the qualifications and skills to provide expert nutrition & dietary advice. Our goal is to provide excellent & quality services through nutritional counselling and dietary education, using evidence-based practice.
We are now pleased to announce that we are offering Medicare Funded (no out of pocket cost) Group Education Sessions on Nutrition and Healthy Living for those with Type II Diabetes.
At these group sessions, you can expect a supportive and friendly environment where we all work together to motivate and encourage each other to transform your health. Being run by an Accredited Practising Dietitian, we explain what diabetes is, equip you with various skills to manage your condition, address myths and misconceptions all while ensuring the promotion of good and adequate nutrition to maximise your health & wellbeing.
How does it work?
- Patients who have Type II Diabetes, attend an initial consultation under an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) their GP has prepared. Please contact our clinic or your GP for further details.
- Patients will then require a ‘Referral form for Group Allied Health Services under Medicare’ from their GP to attend Group Education Sessions
- Patients will attend 4 – weekly education sessions run by a Dietitian, in a friendly and social group setting with other participants who are there for the same purpose.
- Through education, participation in interactive activities, we aim to assist you in reducing your blood glucose levels, BMI and other metabolic factors to enable you to maximise your health and wellbeing.
- All patients will receive written correspondence to your GP for a continuum of care.
Individual dietetic consultations are available for specific questions relating to T2DM and other health conditions. Medicare rebates are available for those with an EPC Plan (up to 5 per calendar year). Various level of Private Health Fund rebates are also available depending on your level of cover.
For more information about any of our services give us a call today on (02) 4721 5788.
