Acknowledgement of Country
I begin today by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather today and pay my respects to their Elders past and present. I extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples here today.
Welcome to…
R U OK Diabetes Education & Management
…a Telehealth Service
In Wik language of Aurukun, Cape York, Nint Minh May translates to R U OK.
This is where my passion for indigenous health as a Clinical Nurse started and my cultural education began. I have travelled Cape York and Southeast Arnhem Land whilst living and working in numerous communities over the years.
Drawing on my many years of practice as a Registered Nurse (Bachelor Nursing), and a Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE), the goal is to provide a safe and holistic service for people living with Diabetes. Working closely with your medical and allied health professionals allows a team approach for your care.
Here at R U OK Diabetes we specialise in Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes for indigenous and non indigenous people.
What is diabetes (Diabetes Australia, 2023)
Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a condition where there is too much glucose in the blood. The body can’t make insulin, enough insulin or is not effectively using the insulin it does makes. Over time high glucose levels can damage blood vessels and nerves, resulting in long term health complications including heart, kidney, eye and foot damage.
Diabetes is a serious and chronic condition which can affect the entire body. While there is currently no cure, you can live an enjoyable life by learning about the condition and effectively managing it.
There are three main types of diabetes; all types are complex and serious.
Pre–diabetes may be diagnosed before it progresses to type 2 diabetes.