Diabetes Australia produces a number of Diabetes Information Resources available to health professionals and the general public. Diabetes Information includes a selection of brochures, booklets, DVDs, information sheets and links to other websites. To access Diabetes Information please choose from the following:
Diabetes Australia Diabetes Information
NDSS Diabetes Information
The Australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool (AUSDRISK) is a short list of questions to help both health professionals and consumers to assess the risk of developing type 2 diabetes over the next five years.
AUSDRISK can be completed by the patient or with the assistance of a health professional or practice staff. Patients aged 40 – 49 years with a 'high' score result from the AUSDRISK tool are eligible to attend a type 2 diabetes risk evaluation (MBS Item 713) by their GP. The tool is available in three formats:
Online Learning
Diabetes Management in a Primary Care Setting
APNA is the peak professional body for nurses working in primary health care including general practice. With over 3000 members, APNA provide primary health care nurses with a voice, access to quality continuing professional development, educational resources, support and networking opportunities. APNA continually strives to increase awareness of the role of the primary health care nurse, and to be a dynamic and vibrant organisation for its members.
Primary health care nursing is wide ranging and covers many specialist areas including aged care, occupational health and safety, telephone triage, palliative care, sexual health, drug and alcohol issues, women’s health, men’s health, infection control, chronic disease management, cardiovascular care, immunisation, cancer, asthma, COPD, mental health, maternal and child health, health promotion, care plans, population health, diabetes, wound management and much more.
APNA has developed in conjunction with ADEA the ‘Diabetes Management in a Primary Care Setting’ online learning course for Primary Health Care Nurses.
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