Newly Diagnosed
Being diagnosed with diabetes can be overwhelming.
But 5 simple steps can help you get on track with managing your diabetes.
- Step 1: Register with the NDSS
- Step 2: Become a Member of Diabetes SA
- Step 3: Learn about diabetes and how to manage it
- Step 4: Create a support network
- Step 5: Set yourself some goals
People with type 1 diabetes can live a successful life – but trying to balance all the requirements of diabetes management can be challenging.
Every step is a learning experience as you begin to understand how your body responds to different foods, physical activity and insulin.
There are many health professionals who can help you understand and manage your diabetes including an endocrinologist, diabetes educator, dietitian and psychologist.
Type 1 diabetes must be closely managed with daily care including:
- Insulin injections or use of an insulin pump
- Regularly monitoring blood glucose levels
- Following a healthy eating plan
- Participating in regular exercise
Doing these daily care activities will help you keep your blood glucose levels within target range and will help prevent both short-term and long-term complications.
Type 1 diabetes is a life-long condition. Yet with new technology and disease management initiatives diabetes is becoming easier to manage.
Just diagnosed? Here’s how we can help.
We’re here to give you all the support you need.
Talk to one of our health professionals by calling 1300 198 204.
Arrange a face-to-face consultation by calling 1300 198 204.
Become a member of Diabetes SA.
Explore our resources available for download or call us for a hard copy.
Kids Camp
For more than 60 years, Kids Camp has been changing kids’ lives, providing a unique opportunity for young people to increase resilience, combat isolation and decrease diabetes related stress.
Kids Camp gives kids the chance to have fun, make friends and be independent in a safe and supportive environment – and we need your help to give even more South Aussie kids this amazing opportunity. They can practice skills to help them manage their diabetes, interact with other children living with diabetes and participate in activities that may not ordinarily be accessible to them.
Attendance is free and parents can rest assured their child is in a safe environment with trained health professionals and an incredible support team.
Find out more details on Kids Camp.