Managing your diabetes
Having well controlled diabetes reduces your risk of complications during and after your surgery. It can also improve your recovery and help you return to good health.
Well controlled blood glucose (sugar) levels reduce your risk of complications like:
- wound infections,
- other infections, like pneumonia or urinary tract infections,
- slow wound healing, and
- a longer recovery and hospital stay.
Support is available to help you improve your blood glucose (sugar) control. Start by seeing your GP or practice nurse for a diabetes check or your annual cycle of care.
My Desmond is an online program that can help you to manage type 2 diabetes. This program is free for adults registered on the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS).
ComDiab is a free small group program that supports you to understand and manage your diabetes. To register call:
- 9113 3999 if you live in the St George or Sutherland area
- 9369 0400 if you live in the Eastern Suburbs
The NSW Get Healthy Service 1300 806 258 offers free health coaching to help you make healthy lifestyle changes to improve your blood glucose control.