The Pines Medical Practice
Diabetes Screening
Diabetes Screening
We provide Type 2 Diabetes Assessments to patients who feel they may be at risk. The onset of Type 2 Diabetes is largely
associated with lifestyle risk factors, particularly overweight and obesity, physical inactivity and poor diet.
Type 2 diabetes can be prevented through lifestyle modification. International evidence has shown that early
lifestyle interventions in
If you would like to ascertain your risk of Type 2 Diabetes we recommend you have a diabetes evaluation at our practice.
The evaluations, known as an Annual Diabetic Cycle of Care Plan and a Six Monthly Review of Care Plan,
will take place with the assistance of our chronic disease nurse and will be
The evaluations will involve:
Assessment of lifestyle risk factors, Body Mass Index measurement, blood pressure and general physical exam,
Family history and dietary review. If you feel you may be at risk of diabetes, please call reception to arrange a thorough evaluation