Diabetes Care Pathway:
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Diabetes Care Pathways show the milestones on a person’s journey from first diagnosis to successfully managing their condition through self-management education and support from their Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE). There are eight different pathways depending on the type of diabetes a person has and their health status.
It’s important that you understand the key points on your pathway. It will help you plan for the future and keep you on the right track as your needs change and your knowledge grows.
Understanding your diabetes type and the typical journey of management is key to feeling confident. Our comprehensive Diabetes Care Pathways outline important milestones and the support you can expect at each stage. Developed by experts, these pathways highlight the crucial role of your CDE in your care team. Download the pathway relevant to you and discuss it with your healthcare professionals:
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It’s important that you understand the key points on your pathway. It will help you plan for the future and keep you on the right track as your needs change and your knowledge grows.
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There are eight Diabetes Care Pathways that you can download or print. Take your pathway with you to discuss when you next see your doctor or CDE.
Download the Diabetes Pathways brochure for people living with diabetes.
What is a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE)?
Managing and living well with diabetes is a team effort. It involves you, your family and a team of health professionals to back you up. Because diabetes affects people in different ways, your doctor will recommend that you see a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE).
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A CDE is a health professional who is recognised for their expertise in diabetes education. They help people to manage their diabetes or prediabetes by providing personal care and support. Additionally, your CDE will help you make a plan to manage your diabetes and overcome challenges. They will use the latest evidence-based information and give you advice that fits with your lifestyle and culture.
Working with your doctor and other health professionals, a CDE can help you lead your healthiest possible life and live well with diabetes.
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank the Expert Reference Group and CDE working party, who generously provided their time, expertise and guidance in developing these Pathways: Professor Jonathan Shaw, Professor Sophia Zoungas, Professor Greg Johnson, Taryn Black, Jan Alford, Shannon Lin, Patricia Marshall, Laura Zimmerman, Nicole McClure, Vicki Owens, Michelle McAlister, Sandra Anstis and Rachel Freeman.
In addition, we would also like to thank our stakeholders for their invaluable input – the RACGP, ADS, ADiPS, APEG, NADC, Diabetes Australia, Dietitians Australia, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Optometry Australia, Australian Podiatry Association, Pharmacy Guild, Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
And finally, we would like to thank the GPs and people living with diabetes who provided feedback on the Pathways and contributed to their development.