Management of type 2 diabetes: A handbook for general practice

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched their updated Management of type 2 diabetes: A handbook for general practice.

Developed by the RACGP and Diabetes Australia, this comprehensive resource features up-to-date evidence and advice to support high-quality care of patients with type 2 diabetes.

The handbook is available for GPs and primary healthcare providers, including practice nurses, diabetes educators and allied health professionals.

Access the handbook: www.racgp.org.au/diabetes-handbook

About the latest update to the Management of type 2 diabetes: A handbook for general practice

The latest version of the handbook contains new sections on:

• remission of type 2 diabetes

• weight management interventions for type 2 diabetes

• sleep and diabetes

• disability, dementia, cognitive decline and hearing impairment.

Other significant updates to existing sections, include:

• early onset type 2 diabetes

• medical management of glycaemia

• use of technology in type 2 diabetes management

• type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk

• diabetes-related eye disease

• diabetes-related chronic kidney disease

• type 2 diabetes and mental health

• managing risks and other impacts of type 2 diabetes.

More information for general practice

• The free diabetes service making day-to-day management of diabetes easier for your patients: bsphn.org.au/news/chronic-disease-diabetes-service
• chronic disease prevention resources for health professionals: www.bsphn.org.au/practice-support/prevention-screening-and-immunisation/prevention
• find assessment and management information on diabetes conditions at Brisbane South HealthPathways
• Diabetes Australia resources for health professionals: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/health-professionals .

Further practice support

Quality improvement (QI) activities can help your practice increase influenza vaccination rates for patients with diabetes and increase the rate of blood pressure recordings for patients with diabetes.

For more QI support, please contact our team on 3864 7540 or email support@bsphn.org.au.

14 November is World Diabetes Day

2024's World Diabetes Day theme is “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps” — highlighting the ongoing importance of ensuring people with diabetes have access to high-quality care.

Learn more about World Diabetes Day 2024: who.int/campaigns/world-diabetes-day/2024