PATIENTS with diabetes who are also veterans can now access Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)-funded memberships to the Diabetes Association in their State or Territory, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has said.
Under the arrangement, DVA will pay the membership for DVA Gold and White Cardholders to help them better manage their diabetes.
The DVA said it had collaborated with the State-based diabetes associations to tailor a membership package, with a stated aim to assist DVA clients "improve their overall health and well-being through education and tools for self-managing their diabetes effectively".
Membership will provide access to the quarterly magazine, Circle, access to the Diabetes Association website and an online portal and entrance to workshops and expos where people living with diabetes can meet others in a supportive community.
Peer support and education programs are also provided as well as a veteran-specific booklet that outlines services provided by the Diabetes Associations.
Eligible DVA clients can contact their local Diabetes Association.
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