The Gestational Diabetes Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic for the management of pregnant woman with gestational diabetes (GDM), Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The clinic Includes an endocrinologist, diabetes educator and dietitian.
Women diagnosed with GDM will have routine fortnightly visits to this clinic.
Referrals
Referral addressed to named head of unit is preferred.
E-referral using the GP Referral Template located within the Mastercare Referralnet system is preferred.
For faxed referrals: FAX 9125 9846
Categories for appointment
| Clinical Description | Timeframe for Appointment | |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 Urgent | New diagnosis of GDM, pregnant with type 1 or type 2 diabetes | 1-2 weeks |
| Category 2 Routine | Ongoing review of GDM | Ongoing review of GDM |
| Emergency | – Diabetic ketoacidosis or suspected diabetic ketoacidosis (e.g. abdominal pain, dehydration, confusion, nausea and vomiting, raised ketones) – Acute, severe hyperglycaemia – Acute, severe hypoglycaemia – Hyperosmolar non ketotic coma/Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state – Diabetes and severe vomiting | Via emergency department |
Eligibility criteria
All pregnant women booked at Frankston hospital with Gestational Diabetes, Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes.
Exclusions and alternate referral options
Refer to Statewide Referral Criteria Type 1 Diabetes (Obstetrics).
Make a referral
All referrals to this clinic must contain the following information.
Referral: Date of referral, Speciality, Referring practitioner, Provider Number, Referrer’s signature.
Patient Demographic: Full name, Date of birth, Postal address, Contact numbers, Medicare Number, Interpreter required.
Clinical: Reason for referral, Duration of symptoms, Management to date, Past medical history, Current medications, Allergies, Diagnostics as per referral guidelines X-ray results/reports must be within the last 6 months.
Other information required for referral
- OGTT result required if new diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes
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