Diabetes Education & Management
Empowering you with knowledge and support for lifelong health
Welcome to our Diabetes Education & Management service. Whether you or someone you care for is newly diagnosed, or has been living with diabetes for years, our goal is to help you learn about diabetes, manage it confidently, and live well every day.
What We Offer
Diabetes Education & Personalised Management
We provide individualised diabetes education, management and care, tailored to your lifestyle and health needs. Our experienced diabetes educators assess your situation holistically and work with you (and your care team) to build a clear, practical plan for good health.
We support all major types of diabetes including Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes and cover every step, from education to ongoing management.
Our services include:
- Blood-glucose meter provision, education and set-up.
- Registration with relevant support services.
- Insulin commencement and ongoing insulin management.
- Insulin pump therapy education (new pump starts, upgrades) and ongoing management.
- Use of smart meters / phone apps to support insulin management and carbohydrate counting.
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) set-up, education, and interpretation.
- Preconception planning for people living with diabetes.
- Specialised support and management during pregnancy / gestational diabetes.
- Ongoing long–term support and management.
Nutrition & Lifestyle Support
Good diabetes management is more than monitoring blood sugar it’s about lifestyle. We offer nutritional services and lifestyle coaching to support long-term health and wellbeing Chronic disease nutritional coaching and personalised meal planning.
- Gestational Diabetes (GDM) nutritional planning and management.
- Weight-management coaching if needed.
- Sport-specific diabetes nutritional coaching and support for active lifestyles.
- Support for carbohydrate counting and flexible eating via specialised programmes (e.g. dose adjustment for ‘normal eating’).
Support & Education for Families, Carers & Support Workers
Living with diabetes often involves family, carers or support workers and their understanding and confidence matters. That’s why we provide tailored training for families, carers and support workers.
- Custom training sessions developed around the needs of the person with diabetes.
- On-site, hands-on training using the actual equipment the person uses in their home or workplace.
- After training, staff receive a 12-month certificate of competency (suitable for insurance/ professional development documentation).
- Ongoing telephone support – phone our educators any time you have questions after training.
We believe no one should feel alone managing diabetes. By including family, carers or support workers, we build a care network that supports you in all aspects of daily life.
Why Choose Us
- We deliver care through senior credentialled diabetes educators, ensuring expertise and up-to-date support.
- Our care is fully personalised with no “one-size-fits-all” plans. We tailor education and management plans to your lifestyle and needs.
- We offer holistic support combining clinical care, education, nutrition & lifestyle guidance and ongoing support.
- Whether you are newly diagnosed or have managed diabetes for years, we help you learn about diabetes, build self-management skills, and maintain long-term health.
Who Can Benefit
- Individuals with any type of diabetes Type 1, Type 2 or Gestational.
- People newly diagnosed who want to learn about managing their diabetes and establish healthy habits early.
- Individuals starting or adjusting insulin or pump therapy.
- Anyone using CGM, smart meters or other glucose-monitoring technology and needing support to understand and use these tools effectively.
- People planning pregnancy or managing gestational diabetes.
- Families, carers and support-workers seeking training to support loved ones living with diabetes.
Get Started with Diabetes Education & Management
Learning about diabetes and managing it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Contact us today to book an initial consultation. We’ll assess your needs and help you build a personalised Diabetes Education & Management plan combining education, lifestyle support, and ongoing care.
Let’s take control of your health together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does diabetes education at SET Health involve?
Diabetes education helps people understand their diagnosis, medications, insulin therapy, blood glucose monitoring, healthy eating, physical activity, managing complications, technology such as insulin pumps and CGMs, and long-term diabetes management.
What diabetes management challenges can SET Health help with?
SET Health helps patients:
- Better manage blood glucose
- Reduce diabetes complications
- Learn insulin management
- Improve confidence
- Reduce hospital admissions
- Understand diabetes technology
- Improve nutrition
- Build sustainable lifestyle habits
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care
- Receive ongoing professional support
What happens during a SET Health diabetes education consultation?
Patients generally:
- Complete an initial consultation.
- Discuss medical history and diabetes goals.
- Receive education tailored to their condition.
- Learn practical management skills.
- Develop a personalised care plan.
- Access ongoing reviews and support.
- Coordinate care with allied health specialists where required.
How long does diabetes education take at SET Health?
The length depends on diabetes type, complexity, technology used, individual goals and ongoing support requirements. Many patients attend regular review appointments as part of long-term diabetes management.
What should I bring to a SET Health diabetes education appointment?
Patients are commonly encouraged to bring blood glucose records, current medications, insulin devices, continuous glucose monitor reports, recent pathology results, a referral (if applicable), and questions about their diabetes management.