National Diabetes Week! July 11th – 17th

It’s National Diabetes Week!! ‪#‎NDW16‬

Did you know that 280 Australians develop diabetes every day?

Around 1.7 million Australians have diabetes. This includes all types of diagnosed diabetes as well as silent, undiagnosed type 2 diabetes. In Victoria, there are currently 300,000 people living with diabetes and every day, around 70 Victorians develop the condition.

NDW16 Social Media post 007Here at Health e Medical Centre in Geelong West, we have a very successful Chronic Disease Management Program, that focuses on many health conditions including diabetes. There are government subsidies available through the program for Allied Health appointments, including Diabetes Educator and Podiatrist.

Come and see our experienced GP’s and Chronic Disease nurses for a check up and support.

Don’t let diabetes stop you!

http://www.diabeteswontstopme.org.au/