Type 2 diabetes is one of the largest contributors to ill health in Australia. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 92% of diabetes cases. Diabetes is associated with complications. For example, increased risk of cardiovascular, eye and kidney disease.
The incidence of type 2 diabetes has more than doubled in the last 15 years.
Lifestyle risk factors can lead to the onset of type 2 diabetes. In particular, being overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, and poor diet can be prevented through lifestyle modification. International evidence has shown that early lifestyle interventions in high-risk patients can reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes by up to 58%.
Diabetes Evaluation If you would like to ascertain your risk of type 2 diabetes, you may wish to have a diabetes evaluation at our practice.
The diabetes evaluation will be provided with the assistance of our chronic disease nurse with your general practitioner.
The evaluation will involve:
Assessment of lifestyle risk factors
Body Mass Index measurement, blood pressure and general physical exam, and
Family history review.
For a diabetes risk assessment, please contact us.
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At Baldivis Atwick Terrace Family Medical Practice, we understand that we have a responsibility to meet the expectations of those who are under our care.
We believe delivery of world class healthcare is achieved through a combination of unparalleled quality and clinical excellence, along with a true focus on the personal needs of our patients and their families.
