People with gestational diabetes are encouraged to attend one of our group education sessions for initial education. This is designed to give you the tools to understand and start managing your gestational diabetes. From this you will then have your review as individual appointment.
The Gestational Diabetes Group
The Gestational Diabetes Group is a group session for people diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes Group
If you have recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, it’s normal to feel unsure or have lots of questions.
This group session will provide you with practical information and support to help you manage your blood glucose levels and look after you and your baby’s health.
In this supportive group session you will learn:
- what gestational diabetes is and how it develops
- why managing blood glucose levels is important
- monitoring and targets
- tips for healthy eating and physical activity during pregnancy
- where to find ongoing support and trusted information
You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with others going through a similar experience.
The group is delivered by both a Diabetes Nurse Educator and an Accredited Practising Dietitian.
The Getting Started Group is available in: Darwin and regional Northern Territory
- Darwin - 08 8927 8488
| Co-funded by the National Diabetes Services Scheme and the Northern Territory Government |
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How do I book in?
- Contact our friendly team to book your appointment today.
- Family members, partners and carers are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Need an interpreter?
Professional interpreter services are available on request free of charge.
Please let our reception staff know if an interpreter is required when booking.
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
Office: Shop 1-3, Tiwi Place, Tiwi NT 0810 (view on map)
Phone: (08) 8927 8488
Fax: (08) 8927 8515
Email: contact@healthylivingnt.org.au
Please notify us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, as arriving late may also require your appointment to be rescheduled.
Give our team a call if you live outside the greater Darwin region and we can book you in for the Online Gestational Diabetes sessions.
You can also book in online
Outside the greater Darwin region
Please notify us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, as arriving late may also require your appointment to be rescheduled.
Individual appointments
If you have a disability, require an interpreter, or are pregnant with type 1 or 2 diabetes, you may need to attend an individual appointment instead of the group to meet your needs.
Available in: Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs and via telehealth