What You Need To Know About Diabetes
Three things you need to know about diabetes:
- It is not one condition – there are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes
- All types of diabetes are complex and require daily care and management
- Diabetes does not discriminate, anyone can develop diabetes
Early diagnosis, optimal treatment and effective ongoing support and management reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.
All types of diabetes are increasing in prevalence:
- Type 1 diabetes accounts for 10% of all diabetes and is increasing
- Type 2 diabetes accounts for 85% of all diabetes and is increasing
- Gestational diabetes in pregnancy is increasing
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is increasing at the fastest rate. There are large numbers of people with silent, undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, which may be damaging their bodies. An estimated 2 million Australians are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and are already showing early signs of the condition.
Type 2 diabetes is one of the major consequences of the obesity epidemic. The combination of massive changes to diet and the food supply, combined with massive changes to physical activity with more sedentary work and less activity, means most populations are seeing more type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Screening, Prevention and Management
Your GP can help assess your risk for diabetes, arrange appropriate screening for diabetes and help you prevent or manage or diabetes according to Australian Clinical Guidelines. If you already have diabetes you are eligible for Chronic Disease Management Co-ordination with our Practice Nurse.
To book your diabetes consultation today:
Call us at 07 4633 9000 or book online for an appointment.