TAADIS

TAADIS (The Automated Accessible Diabetes Information System) the Division’s diabetes program, has closed.  From 2003-2008 the program provided:  

• shared internet access to patients’ diabetes results for GPs and patients
• reports to GPs on their patients’ results and adherence to clinical guidelines
• continuing professional development for GPs
• mailouts and emails of diabetes self-management information to patients
• analysis of de-identified patient data for reporting to GPs and helping to plan services (such as the Beaton Park exercise program)

A total of 46 GPs were involved and 874 patients were enrolled.

Preventing diabetes complications

By visiting your GP regularly for diabetes checks you can prevent or delay serious complications such as heart disease, and damage to kidneys and eyesight. Regular visits are essential – even if you do not have any symptoms.

Diabetes management involves 3 things: A sensible diet, regular physical activity and in some cases, medication.

Preventing diabetes

If you have “pre-diabetes” (impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance) your GP can help you make important changes that will prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. The most effective strategies are a sensible diet and regular physical activity, for example exercise has been shown to be twice as effective as diabetes medication in preventing progression from pre-diabetes to diabetes.

For more information on the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes and programs that can help you achieve this click here. 

Resources and contacts

The 'Illawarra Diabetes Service Directory and Patient Information Booklet' is available by contacting the Practice Support Team on 4220 7600.

Illawarra Diabetes Service, Level 2, 304 Crown St Wollongong 2500 Ph: 4229 4700

Diabetes Council Wollongong Office, 3 Station Street, Wollongong 2500 Ph: 4226 4379

Aboriginal Project Officer - Peter Brown Ph: 4226 4379

Useful links

Diabetes Council www.australiandiabetescouncil.com
American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org
National Heart Foundation www.heartfoundation.com.au
Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science www.aaess.com.au
Glycemic Index www.glycemicindex.com
NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au
Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health www.health.gov.au/oatsih
Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org.au
Australian Podiatry Assn S.A. Inc. www.podiatrysa.net.au
Australian Department of Health and Aged Care www.health.gov.au