SERVICES

 

The diabetes educators at T1D Partnership provide an excellent standard of education and support with ​

•  Newly diagnosed diabetes

• Type 1 diabetes

• Type 2 diabetes

• Pre-diabetes

• Gestational Diabetes

• MODY

• LADA 

 

They can assess your  needs and provide education and  instruction on all aspects of self care including but not restricted to ​

• Blood glucose monitoring, meters and continuous glucose monitoring

• Medication requirements

• Exercise

• Insulin start

• Insulin pump commencement and follow up

• Technical aspects of diabetes management 

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APPOINTMENTS

Your first appointment usually takes between 45 minutes to 60minutes,

This is to assess your needs and provide individualised information 

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REBATES 

CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT PLAN (CDM)

ENHANCED PRIMARY CARE PLAN (EPC)

You may be able to  receive reimbursment of $52.95  from Medicare when you see a credentialled diabetes educator (CDE) or a Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

To qualify for the reimbursement a Chronic Disease Management plan this may be called an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC)  is required from your GP.  

The CDM /EPC plan is set up by your GP and allocates you up to 5 rebated appointments per calendar year.

These 5 appointments per year are shared between the allied health team you require to assist you with your diabetes management.

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Allied Health professionals are:- 

• Credentialled Diabetes Educators 

• Podiatrist

• Dietitian

• Exercise physiologist

• Physiotherapist

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Karen or Jennifer can also see you  as a private client without an CDM /EPC or referral 

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