Diabetes is a complex condition that requires effective management to prevent serious health complications. While a cure has not yet been found, diabetes can be managed by following a three-step plan: daily blood sugar monitoring, regular exercise and weight control, and adhering to a nutritionist's diet. Support organizations provide resources and community support to help diabetics manage their condition.

1. DIABETES
KEEPING THE SUGAR UNDER
CONTROL
NOVEMBER 2016

2. WHEN IT COMES TO DIABETES
THERE IS GOOD, NOT SO GOOD AND
BAD NEWS.

3. BAD NEWS FIRST,
ONCE A DIABETIC, ALWAYS A DIABETIC
(Unless a cure is found soon)

4. NOT SO GOOD NEWS…
Diabetes has a natural progression that
is possible to delay, not halt.

5. AND THE GOOD NEWS?
Diabetes can be managed quite effectively.

6. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO DIAGNOSE
AND MANAGE DIABETES?
Because the potential for further
damage is huge.

7. HERE ARE A FEW:
 IT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF HEART ATTACKS OR
STROKE BY 4 TIMES.
 IN EXTREME CASES, A PATIENT MAY LOSE THEIR
LIMBS BY AMPUTATION.
 IT CAN CAUSE KIDNEY FAILURE, REQUIRING PATIENTS
TO GO ON DIALYSIS.
 DIABETES IS A VERY COMPLEX CONDITION TO
MANAGE. ATTACK IT WITH A GOOD MANAGEMENT
PLAN.

8. THE AIM OF A MANAGEMENT PLAN
IS TO KEEP BLOOD SUGAR WITHIN A
PRESCRIBED LIMIT

9. THE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CONSISTS OF 3 BASIC STEPS

10. DAILY MONITORING
OF FASTING SUGAR
1

11. EXERCISE TO KEEP
AT OPTIMAL WEIGHT
2

12. FOLLOWING THE NUTRITIONIST
DIET GUIDELINES
3

13. IF THE BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS
CONTINUE TO REMAIN HIGH, THE
GP MAY PRESCRIBE
MEDICATION.

14. THERE ARE SEVERAL ORGANISATIONS
OFFERING RESOURCES TO DIABETICS AND
THEIR CARERS.
DIABETICS AUSTRALIA AND LIFE! ARE A
COUPLE THAT OFFER INFORMATION AND
GUIDENCE.

15. THERE ARE SOCIAL GROUPS, NOT-FOR-
PROFITS AND RESOURCE CENTRES THAT
PROVIDE EXCELLENT COMMUNITY
SUPPORT.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN RECENTLY DIAGNOSED,
REACH OUT TO OTHER LIKE YOU, HEAR
THEIR INSPIRING STORIES AND TELL
THEM YOUR OWN.

16. CALL 13 26 60
FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 000