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Diabetes Education in Geelong

Community Care Chemist assists and supports diabetes patients throughout Geelong. Our diabetes educator can provide you withways to make positive lifestyle changes.

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Diabetes Education in Geelong

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  1. Diabetes Diabetes in in Geelong Geelong Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that significantly affects the health. It may lead to a range of complications which can cause disability, and reduce people’s quality of life and life expectancy. It usually occurs in adults but younger people and even children. Diabetes is responsible for an enormous public health and social burden, and is one of the top 10 causes of death.

  2. Types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes: Happens when the part of the pancreas that makes insulin is destroyed by that person’s own immune system. Type 2 diabetes: The person makes insulin, but either the insulin does not work in that person’s body as it should, or they do not make enough insulin to process glucose. Diabetes can be a very harmful disease and can affect your life, but it is also a manageable disease. There are a range of advice and support options available in Geelong, to help you live longer.

  3. Treatment of diabetes in Geelong: Plan exercise carefully Pay attention to other diseases which may affect blood vessels Learn to maintain a healthy diet Be sure to exercise Get regular check ups For more information please visit: For more information please visit: http://www.communitycarechemist.com.au/ http://www.communitycarechemist.com.au/

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