The Diabetes Transition Support Program
The Diabetes Transition Support Program at Westmead Hospital was established in 2001 to assist young adults aged 15-25 years, with type 1 diabetes in making a successful transition from paediatric health services to adult health care.
The service accepts all young adults in this age range with pre-existing or new diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Young people with CF related diabetes may also be referred to this clinic.
Our aim is to help young adults with diabetes connect with and remain under regular health care during these busy years as they establish themselves in studying, careers and relationships. Without adequate support young people risk becoming disconnected from health care and at increased risk of developing short and long term diabetes complications.
The Young Adult Clinic Service provides the following on referral from a GP or Specialist:
- Friendly afternoon clinics:
- Monday – appointments 1pm - 4pm
- Wednesday – appointments 2.30pm – 5.30pm
- Diabetes technology - management of Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) by experienced team
- Diabetes education by appointment – Monday - Thursday
- Dietary education by appointment
- Extended hours mobile phone support for sick day management and troubleshooting for pumps and CGM
- Direct phone access to Program Coordinator/Diabetes Educator for appointments
- Appointment reminders by SMS
- Access to Endocrinologist, Diabetes Educator, Dietitian
- Age-appropriate education topics and material
- Support with negotiating the adult health system
- Medicare only – no extra cost
Location
Diabetes and Endocrinology Ambulatory Care Centre, Level 1, CD Block, Westmead Hospital.
Contact
Program Coordinator/ Diabetes educator: –
- Kaye Farrell (02) 8890 6288 or 0423 608 378 (Monday – Thursday).
Referrals
Referrals are to be directed to:
- Dr Su Ann Ding for Monday clinic
- A/Prof Jane Holmes-Walker for Wednesday clinic
Referral fax: 02 8890 8333
Email: [email protected]