Workshops Update

If you’re still isolating from home, Diabetes WA’s series of online educational webinars offers a convenient way to hear about a variety of hot topics on diabetes from our Credentialled Diabetes Educators from the comfort of your living room. Free for Western Australians who are registered on the NDSS, the webinars are held via Zoom, with new sessions added regularly. To book into a webinar, head to diabeteswa.com.au/ eventscalendar.

Self-management Workshops

Diabetes WA runs a number of education programs, held as two or three-hour workshops, to help you manage your diabetes and improve yourhealth. ShopSmart – understand how to read food labels and learn how to make the best food choices for your health. FootSmart – this session will teach you all you need to know about checking and caring for your feet. MonitorSmart – learn how to effectively monitor you blood glucose levels.

CarbSmart – learn how you can choose the type and amount of carbs that are healthier for you. MedSmart – understand how your medications can help you manage your diabetes. Living with Insulin – learn all about insulin and the importance of looking after your blood glucose levels. Ready Set Go, Let’s Move – this session gives you the facts on diabetes and exercise and provides tips on how to start exercising and stay motivated. Insulin Pump Workshop – this practical session will show you how to get the most benefit out of your insulin pump and its features.

Type 1 Tactics For Exercise – Learn how the body responds to different types of activity and how to effectively adjust insulin, carbohydrates, and exercise to manage blood glucose levels. Type 1 Technology Night

Explore pumps, CGMs and flash monitoring and meet with device company representatives to find out the pros and cons. Connect with Diabetes

A 2.5 hour free presentation for people with type 2 diabetes, carers, families and those at risk of diabetes. Connect with Diabetes enables you to understand and manage your diabetes and learn about food choices.

Workshop

Perth Metro

Armadale FootSmart Armadale DESMOND Bayswater DESMOND Bentley DESMOND Cannington CarbSmart Cannington MedSmart Cannington DESMOND Cockburn CarbSmart Cockburn MonitorSmart Cockburn DESMOND Cockburn DESMOND Floreat DESMOND Floreat DESMOND Floreat CarbSmart 8 October 16 November 18 November 16 October 5 October 5 October 1 December 15 October 15 October 25 October 8 December 28 October 2 December 9 December

Floreat FootSmart

9 December Fremantle ShopSmart 22 October Fremantle Ready-Set-Go Let's Move 22 October Fremantle DESMOND 12 November Heathridge FootSmart 10 November Heathridge CarbSmart 10 November Mandurah DESMOND 23 October Mandurah Connect with Diabetes 23 November Mandurah MonitorSmart 30 November Mandurah ShopSmart 30 November Mandurah DESMOND 4 December Melville DESMOND 1 October Melville DESMOND 20 November Midland DESMOND 4 October Midland FootSmart 27 October Midland MonitorSmart 8 November Midland ShopSmart 8 November Midland DESMOND 22 November Mindarie DESMOND 6 October Mirrabooka DESMOND 25 November North Beach MedSmart 9 October North Beach ShopSmart 9 October North Beach FootSmart 19 October North Beach CarbSmart 19 October North Beach Living With Insulin 24 November Riverton Connect with Diabetes 28 October Rivervale DESMOND 29 November Rockingham CarbSmart 26 October Rockingham MonitorSmart 26 October Scarborough DESMOND 5 November Secret Harbour DESMOND 9 November Subiaco Type 1 Tactics – Exercise 11 October Subiaco Insulin Pump Workshop 1 November Subiaco CarbSmart 13 November Subiaco FootSmart 13 November Subiaco Ready-Set-Go Let's Move 15 November Subiaco ShopSmart 6 December

Calendar

WA Regional

Albany CarbSmart 3 November Albany MonitorSmart 3 November Albany ShopSmart 10 December Albany FootSmart 10 December Albany DESMOND 25 October Albany DESMOND 22 November Bunbury DESMOND 26 October Bunbury DESMOND 17 November Bunbury CarbSmart 6 October Bunbury FootSmart 6 October Bunbury MonitorSmart 2 November Bunbury ShopSmart 2 November Busselton DESMOND 1 October Collie DESMOND 3 November Geraldton DESMOND 15 October Geraldton CarbSmart 29 October Geraldton MonitorSmart 29 October Geraldton DESMOND 15 November Geraldton ShopSmart 3 December Geraldton CarbSmart 3 December Kalgoorlie DESMOND 10 November Karratha DESMOND 24 November Katanning CarbSmart 12 October Katanning MonitorSmart 12 October Northam DESMOND 4 November South Hedland DESMOND 20 October South Hedland DESMOND 1 December

DESMOND

DESMOND – Diabetes Education and SelfManagement for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed is a one day workshop designed to equip those living with type 2 diabetes with the knowledge and skills to better manage their condition. DESMOND can help you achieve lower HbA1c, weightreduction, greaterphysical activity, reduced diabetes distress and better overall healthoutcomes.

Telehealth

The Diabetes Telehealth Service for Country WA is available to those living out of the metropolitan area. One-on-one appointments via video-conferencing can be arranged through your doctor, or contact Diabetes WA on 1300 001 880.

Upskilling for health professionals in countryWA

The Diabetes Telehealth Service upskilling sessions are typically 1–2hours in duration and are easily accessed via a desktop computer. The sessions cover a wide range of diabetes-related topics such as chronic kidney disease, diabetic retinopathy and gestational diabetes. To find out more or to register for any upcoming sessions call 1300 001 880 or visit ourwebsite.

Keeping you safe

Diabetes WA has a comprehensive COVID-19 plan in place, strictly following the WA Roadmap and including elements such as – venues with plenty of space; screening before people attend a program (there’ll be extra questions we need to ask); hygiene safety advice for the session itself; and adjustments made to the delivery of interactive parts of the workshops so everyone can stay at a safe distance from each other. We know that people are better able to manage their diabetes after attending our workshops, so we want to offer support as soon as possible. Keep an eye out for updates on our website and in our e-newsletters for the sessions starting up in your area, or call 1300 001 880 for more information.

For more information or to book into any of these workshops, visit diabeteswa.com.au, call1300001 880 or email bookings@diabeteswa.com.au