Diabetes management

Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires long term support and ongoing review and management. It takes time, energy and commitment to manage your diabetes well and with the right support and information you can learn to do this.

Transition, in the context of diabetes care, traditionally refers to the “purposeful, planned movement of adolescents and young adults… from child-centred to adult-orientated health care systems.” (Blum et al. 1993).

The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government that commenced in 1987 and is administered with the assistance of Diabetes Australia.

Have you ever considered including an app in your diabetes management toolkit? Whether you’re looking for an app to count carbohydrates, monitor your blood glucose levels or help manage stress, there is an app out there that can help.

To keep blood glucose levels within target range, you need to balance the amount of food you eat, the physical activity you do and the diabetes medication or insulin you take.

Hypoglycaemia means low glucose in the blood. It occurs when the blood glucose level (BGL) falls below 4mmol/L. In people with diabetes, hypoglycaemia is a side effect of insulin and some oral medications known as sulphonylureas.