Diabetes Education

Latrobe Regional Hospital provides a comprehensive diabetes education and management program that aims to maximise the quality of life for patients with type one or two diabetes.

All patients with diabetes admitted to Latrobe Regional Hospital are seen by a diabetes educator who assists in developing their treatment management plan.

Educators also see all inpatients that display symptoms of diabetes as well as women with diabetes in pregnancy (gestational diabetes).

If diagnosed with diabetes whilst an inpatient at Latrobe Regional Hospital, the patient undergoes consultation with an educator prior to being referred to a community health service for further care.

The Diabetes Educators are Registered Nurses who have both post graduate and specialist training in managing people diagnosed with diabetes.

While we have strong professional links with health professionals in the community, we do not have an outpatient service or accept referrals from General Practitioners.

The role of Diabetes Education

·         Assessment of the management of all in patients with Diabetes Mellitus

·         Education of patients and families

·         Care of women with diabetes in pregnancy

·         Care of children with diabetes

·         Acceptance of Endocrinology and Physician referrals

·         Education of nursing and medical staff

·         Liaison with other health care professionals within the hospital and the community

·         Discharge Planning which includes the HARP Chronic Disease Management Unit

For further information about Diabetes Education, phone the Hospital on (03) 5173 8000