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New Workshop for People with Type 2 Diabetes who are Using Insulin
Do you use insulin for managing your Type 2 Diabetes?
Are you experiencing difficulties with BGL control and/or weight control?
Do you have any questions about your insulin therapy?
In response to a need, a new regular workshop session will be available at DACT for people with Type 2 Diabetes who are taking Insulin.
Aimed at assisting people gain better diabetes control the workshop offers to improve the use of insulin , help improve your knowledge & understanding of insulin and identify any factors that could be affecting your diabetes self-management.
The group will review:
- Types of insulin : rapid onset, short acting, intermediate, & long acting actions there profiles and characteristics
- Administration technique of insulin
- Care and use of insulin, insulin pens and needles
- Insulin syringes for emergency use (do you have a spare pen?)
- Timing of doses & what to do if you make a mistake
- Site selection and rotation
- Travelling concerns and insulin needs (security of supplies, time zone adjustments, etc)
Has it been a long time since you started insulin and although you seem to be doing everything right, the BGLs are not quite as good as you’d like them to be?
Reviewing use of insulin may identify unknown issues and give better diabetes self management techniques.
To attend or further queries please phone Janet at Diabetes Australia ACT on 6288 9830.
