Staying on track with diabetes.
Regular reviews, blood tests, eye and foot checks, and a care plan with your GP and allied health team. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Good to know before you book.
Regular blood tests
An HbA1c test shows your average blood sugar over the past few months.
Usually every three to six months.
Book a review (opens HotDoc in a new tab)Eyes, feet and kidneys
Regular eye, foot and kidney checks help pick up problems early.
Your GP will organise them as part of your plan.
Book a review (opens HotDoc in a new tab)A team around you
A care plan can include a dietitian, podiatrist, diabetes educator and exercise physiologist.
Medicare rebates may apply under a plan.
Allied healthBulk billed consultations
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Where a fee applies, reception will tell you before your appointment.
See all fees
Find the care that fits.
Choose a topic to see what is involved, the questions people ask most, and how to book.
Keeping on top of it.
Regular reviews check your blood sugar control, blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, kidneys, eyes and feet, and your medicines. Together these make up the annual cycle of care.
Your GP will agree on targets and a plan with you, as part of a GP chronic condition management plan.
- Book a diabetes review
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
How often should I see my GP?
Usually every three to six months, and more often when making changes.
Do I need an eye check?
Yes, at least every one to two years. Your GP can arrange it.
Catching it early.
Type 2 diabetes often develops slowly, without symptoms. If you have risk factors such as family history, weight, inactivity or a history of diabetes in pregnancy, ask about a check.
Changes to diet, activity and weight can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.
- Book a check
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
What are the symptoms?
Thirst, passing urine often, tiredness, blurred vision and slow-healing wounds, though many people have none.
Can type 2 diabetes be prevented?
Often it can be delayed or prevented with lifestyle changes.
Help with supplies.
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) provides subsidised supplies, information and support for people with diabetes. Your GP can help you register.
Diabetes educators can help with day-to-day management.
- Book an appointment
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
How do I register with the NDSS?
Your GP or a diabetes educator can help you complete the form.
Is diabetes education available?
Your GP can refer you to a diabetes educator.
The numbers worth knowing.
Key facts about screening and care, at a glance.
What is due at your age?
Australia's screening programs start at different ages and run on different timeframes. Move the slider to see what generally applies.
40years
General information about Australian programs, not a personal plan. Talk it through with your GP.
Everyone involved, around you.
Your care can involve more than one person. Choose a part of your care team to see how it fits together.
Your care team
Diabetes educator
Day-to-day management support, by referral.
Your care team
Podiatrist
Foot checks and care, by referral.
Your care team
Eye checks
An optometrist or ophthalmologist, at least every one to two years.
Your GPs.
Any of our GPs can help. These GPs list related areas among their interests. All are bulk billing GPs for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Chronic disease including diabetes and heart health, asthma and COPD, and healthy ageing.
Book with this GP (opens HotDoc in a new tab)General adult medicine, nutrition and care of older adults.
Book with this GP (opens HotDoc in a new tab)Female GP Registrar. Chronic disease, women's health and care of older adults.
Book with this GP (opens HotDoc in a new tab)Emergency medicine background, skin cancer checks, chronic disease and minor procedures.
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Make the most of your appointment.
A little preparation gives you and your GP more time for what matters to you.
What to bring
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What your care will cost.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Where a fee applies, reception will tell you before your appointment.
Bulk billed
GP consultations
GP consultations for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Fee may apply
Some items and procedures
Some consumables, devices and privately purchased items. Reception will tell you first.
Set by the provider
Other providers
Pathology, imaging, allied health and specialists set their own fees.
If things change between visits.
- Getting worse?(02) 6543 8424Call reception and tell them things have changed, so you can be seen at the right time.
- When we are closed1800 022 222healthdirect, for health advice any time of day or night.
- In an emergency000Confusion, drowsiness, sweating or shaking that does not improve with sugar (possible low blood sugar). The nearest emergency departments are at Muswellbrook and Scone hospitals.
Signs that need urgent help
- Confusion, drowsiness, sweating or shaking that does not improve with sugar (possible low blood sugar)
- Vomiting, deep breathing, abdominal pain or a fruity breath smell (possible high blood sugar emergency)
- Chest pain or signs of stroke
- A foot wound that is red, swollen, hot or smelly
Diabetes care questions, answered.
If yours is not here, call (02) 6543 8424 and reception will help.
Is it bulk billed?
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Where a fee applies, reception will tell you before your appointment.
How often should diabetes be reviewed?
Usually every three to six months, with an annual cycle of care.
Can I see a dietitian?
Yes, by referral, with Medicare rebates under a plan for eligible patients.
Is diabetes care bulk billed?
GP consultations and plans are bulk billed for eligible patients.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. Aberdeen Surgery is currently accepting new patients. Book online any hour through HotDoc or call (02) 6543 8424.
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This page is general health information. It is not advice about your own situation and does not replace a consultation with your doctor. In an emergency, call 000.
Diabetes care, close to home.
Book online any hour, or call reception from 8:00am, Monday to Friday. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.