Diabetes Educators assist people living with diabetes to- Know what to do, Know how to do it, Want to do it, Be able to do it and Recognise when to seek assistance.
Diabetes Educators help people living with diabetes make informed health choices, include exercise into their lifestyle, use their medications correctly, use blood glucose metres, manage a high or low blood glucose reading and manage their insulin pump therapy.
Diabetes Educators specialise in their different health disciplines, meaning that you could have a diabetes educator from a podiatry, exercise physiology, dietician or pharmaceutical background.
Part of learning to live with diabetes involves better foot care, learning how to self-manage your feet on a daily basis, reducing the risk of changes or problems, ulcers or amputations.
Generally, if you have lived with diabetes for an extended period of time, have a higher than normal blood glucose reading, smoke or are inactive, you are deemed to be in a higher risk category.
To prevent complications occurring and to be more proactive towards your health, ensuring that you live life to the fullest, it is important that you visit a podiatrist to learn how to care for your feet.
Better still, why not visit a podiatrist that specialises in both Diabetes Education and Podiatry.
Here at ProHealth Podiatry we do just that. That is why lots of our patients come from different health backgrounds. We are here to help! Contact us and see how we can assist you in achieving and maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
To make an immediate appointment and be proactive towards your health call ProHealth Podiatry in Red Hill or Mt Gravatt on (07) 3076 7306 or e-mail info@prohealthpodiatry.com.au.
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