Referral criteria
- New diagnosis requiring structured education
- Suboptimal glucose trends and self-management barriers
- CGM onboarding and interpretation support
- Insulin pump preparation, start support, or settings review
Referral pathways for diabetes education
Quick summary: refer via GP Care Plan, specialist referral, or advise patient self-referral for timely education support.
Expected outputs
- Patient education goals and action plan
- Documented self-management priorities
- Technology training completion support
- Escalation cues for medical review where relevant
How to refer
- Send referral details or ask patient to call directly.
- Include diagnosis type, key issues, and recent data if available.
- Patient can book by phone or online and receives preparation steps.
Flexible booking supports faster triage and lower drop-off.
Scope and safety
Education and behavioural support only. Medical diagnosis and prescribing decisions remain with the treating medical team.