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The Diabetes Centre provides an important health service to all diabetic people and their families by promoting strategies associated with prevention, detection, treatment and management of the condition. The Centre aims to improve the health and well-being of all people with Diabetes Mellitus.
The Diabetes Centre offers a clinical service that includes health promotion, information, counselling, school visitation and support and education to all people affected by Diabetes Mellitus. Other services include specialised clinics and inpatient treatment.
Every year over 60,000 people are diagnosed with Diabetes. Another 60,000 could develop diabetes but don't know it.
The Health Professionals within the Diabetes Centre at The Townsville Hospital are dedicated to supporting people with diabetes and their families. Collectively, they strive to reduce the incidence and impact of diabetes in the community by providing:
With assistance from trained health professionals, the education resource allows adults, children/adolescents with diabetes and the family to:
| Location | Level 1, Acute Block, The Townsville Hospital, 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas QLD 4814 |
| Postal Address | IMB 55, PO Box 670, townsville QLD 4810 |
| Phone | +61 7 4796 2235 |
| Facsimile | +61 7 4796 2239 |
Inpatient written with phone notification
Self Referrals taken for Diabetes Education.
GP referral needed for Specialist Appointments
The diabetes team includes a specialist Doctor, Diabetes Educator and a Diabetes Dietician. Other professionals involved in Diabetes care may include a Social Worker, a Psychologist, Podiatrist, Ophthalmologist or hospital ward Nursing staff.
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