Diabetes Educators
August 21, 2013
The need for access to diabetes
educators for people with diabetes
is “crucial”, according to the 12-
year follow-up of the Australian
Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle
Study (AusDiab), out this week.
The report found the incidence
of diabetes in Australia remains
alarmingly high, with about 269
aged over 25 years developing the
condition every day.
Professor Jonathan Shaw,
Associate Director of Baker IDI
Heart and Diabetes Institute and
the report’s co-chief Investigator
said: “The health and wellbeing
of a whole generation of young
Australians is being compromised
by a lifestyle rich in energy dense
foods and low on physical activity.”
People living with the chronic
condition will benefit from a visit
with a Credentialled Diabetes
Educator (CDE), who he said were
an “integral member of the health
team” providing assistance in
self-management of diabetes and
guidance towards optimal health
outcomes.
Diabetes educators play a major
role in preventing complications
by focussing on the individual
needs of people giving knowledge,
motivation & support, Shaw said.
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