Desmond Australia

Empowering people to manage their type 2 diabetes. We train health professionals to deliver DESMOND across Australasia. Enquiries call 1300 001 880

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

#remembranceday #lestweforget #poppies #remember #wewillrememberthem #armisticeday #poppyappeal

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It's the people in our own community that have the most helpful information at times. We want to hear from you - please share your personal tips.

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Learn about the current tips to help make physical activity an ongoing part of your lifestyle and help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Register on our website https://t.co/NbUqKy2tl4 and feel free to invite family and friends that may be interested.

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Confused about carbohydrates? Our credentialled diabetes educators can help and you'll be given the opportunity to ask any burning questions in this 45 min webinar. Register here https://t.co/mC8YyxiuGz

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Reading the ingredients on food labels can be confusing. What's healthy and what's not? Join this Label Reading online session to help you decode food labels and make healthy choices while grocery shopping. https://t.co/Zi0p1ZawBa

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Don't miss out on this online info session. Register now and learn about the different types of medications you may be prescribed and how they might help manage your type 2 diabetes. https://t.co/CArlh5SK56

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Did you know 3 in 4 Australians may be unaware of the specific benefits physical activity has on their heart health? Find out how regular physical activity can help heart health especially people living with diabetes. Visit https://t.co/Z4STrnEP6M

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If you or someone you know impacted by the Perth Hills fires is in need of diabetes product supplies, get in touch for a free diabetes care pack. Ring the Helpline 1300 001 880 to order the emergency diabetes care packs or order online https://t.co/h3Iun78WdA

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Professor Shirley Jansen speaking about International Working Group on #DiabeticFoot Guideline can be translated into clinical practice to help patients manage diabetic foot ulcers in a remote communities like Broome. #WAFCAM2019

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Welcome to the 2019 Western Australian Foot Care Annual Meeting. We will be live tweeting from Day 1 at #RPH. Stay tuned for speakers and live case demonstrations. https://t.co/9jOgUGKMBo #WAFCAM2019

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"Every 30s a lower limb is lost somewhere in the world as a consequence of diabetes" - Dr Tishanth Pathmarajah (RPH) explains the importance of timely intervention for amputation prevention #WAFCAM2019

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An evaluation of #DESMOND, published in ‘Patient Education and Counseling’, demonstrated that patient activation significantly increased following #diabetes self-management education amongst people living in regional WA.

https://t.co/9yUhF9jmtH
#regionalWA

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#ARMED_GP event. GPs discussing first steps to take when a patient is diagnosed with #T2D. 1: register them on the @NDSS. 2: refer them to a DESMOND workshop! 3: medication. 4. Cycle of care.
@diabeteswa @wapha_phns

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Endocrinologist Gerry Fegan said that GPs should support their patients with #diabetes to minimise long-term complications while also optimising quality of life. #ARMED_GP with @wapha_phns and @disbeteswa

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#ARMED_GP conference: GPs should help their patients at risk of #diabetes to make and achieve SMARTER goals... Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely, then Expect barriers and Review. @DiabetesWA with @wapha_phns

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"There's a real stigma when it comes to diabetic foot disease" - Femi Oshin, vascular surgeon presenting at @DiabetesWA Aboriginal Health Forum. #DWA_AHF

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Congratulations to the Lions Eye Institute who are finalists in the AIM WA Pinnacle Awards for their Lions Outback Vision Van! The van provides #eyehealth services across WA. Diabetes WA provided $70,000 to outfit the van with a laser that treats disease in the macula. #perthnews

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Dr Seema Basil from @MawarnkarraHS in Roebourne, WA explains why voting for @DiabetesWA in the Google #ImpactChallenge will help her patients with diabetes.
Please vote to help us #closethegap in #Aboriginalhealth.
https://t.co/3FFHYVqLGy

@googledownunder @NATSIHWA @KenWyattMP

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We're so proud of the South Hedland DESMOND team for winning the Rural and Remote Category of the Rotary Allied Health Team Awards!

They are now in the running to be named the Rotary Allied Health Team of the Year. The winner will be announced tonight.
Go team!

@WAHealth #T2D