Diabetes & Asthma
There are different types of diabetes including Type 1 & Type 2, Gestational Diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance that can affect your body from top to bottom. You may feel you are at risk or already have been diagnosed with Diabetes. Book an appointment today with one of our doctors to discuss your symptoms and risk factors or your current treatment. You may be eligible for an Annual Diabetes Cycle of Care which is a checklist designed to assist you keep your Diabetes controlled and your health care on track. Our nursing team can also assist you in the use of blood glucose monitors. For more information there is a Diabetes Annual Cycle of Care – Patient Brochure available to read and print. Below we have listed links to informative websites:
https://www.ndss.com.au – National Diabetes Services Scheme
http://www.diabetesqld.org.au – Diabetes Queensland
Asthma
Asthma affects people of all ages and can be diagnosed at any stage during our lifetime. The most common symptoms of Asthma are breathlessness, wheezing, tight feelings in the chest and continuing coughing. Book an appointment today with one of our doctors to discuss your symptoms and risk factors or your current treatment. You may be eligible for an Annual Asthma Cycle of Care, Asthma Control Test or an Asthma Action Plan. Our nursing team can also assist you in the use of puffers and spacers. Below we have listed links to informative websites:
http://www.nationalasthma.org.au – National Asthma Council Australia
http://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/qld – Queensland Asthma Foundation