The Institute's diabetes education team of qualified and experienced diabetes nurse educators, dieticians and counsellor are dedicated to delivering specialised services and support to people with diabetes.
Programs for people with Type 1 Diabetes
This program is designed for people on intensive insulin therapy, empowering participants to be able to match insulin requirements to lifestyle.
During this three week program (one day and two evenings), participants will learn to match their insulin dose to their food on a meal by meal basis.
This allows greater flexibility with the timing and type of meals consumed during the day, thereby reducing the need for extra snacks, extra carbohydrate or supper in the evening.
Pump (Insulin pre-pump education sessions)
Pump 1 - To pump or not to pump
Insulin pump therapy involves the use of a small electronic device delivering rapid acting insulin on a continuous basis without the need for regular injections.
Insulin pump therapy offers a number of benefits including a reduction in blood sugar fluctuations, improvement in HbA1c levels, greater flexibility and improved quality of life. However, insulin pump therapy is not suitable for everyone.
This introductory information session is designed to assist participants in making an informed decision about commencing insulin pump therapy.
Pump 2 - Getting ready to pump
This interactive session will provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to commence insulin pump therapy.
Programs for people with Type 2 Diabetes
This program involves a two and a half hour workshop once a week over a period of four weeks. The program will provide participants with the skills and confidence to take control and live well with Diabetes.
Programs for all people with diabetes
Making healthy food choices is an essential part of managing diabetes and improving health and wellbeing. Grocery shopping can be challenging, especially given the quantity and variety of foods on our supermarket shelves. However, witht eh right knowledge and skills, choosing healthy foods can be made easy.
Baker IDI's experienced dieticians conduct supermarket tours for people with diabetes and their families.
An integral part of the Baker IDI diabetes clinic is the weekly counselling service, readily available to all our clients.