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Diabetes Outpatient Clinics
Diabetes Outpatient Clinics
Location and Contact
Facility: Nepean Hospital
Address: West Block, Level 3
Phone: 4734 3974
Fax: 4734 3979
Email: nbmlhd-nepeandiabetes@health.nsw.gov.au
Referral Criteria
People with a positive diagnosis of Diabetes (ADS Criteria 2015) or Gestational Diabetes
The criteria for diagnosis of diabetes are now:
- HbA1c > 6.5% (48 mmol/mol)
- Fasting glucose > 7.0 mmol/L
- Random glucose > 11.1 mmol/L
- On a 75g oral glucose tolerance test: fasting glucose > 7.0 mmol/L or 2 hour glucose > 11.1 mmol/L
In an asymptomatic patient the test should be repeated for confirmation of the result and diagnosis. An abnormal result on two different diagnostic tests is also acceptable.
How to Refer
A written referral is required. Referrals are accepted from Medical Practioners, Medical Specialists, NMBLHD service providers or other Ministry of Health services.
Referrals have to be addressed to one of our doctors or the Diabetes Clinic and sent via:
Post: c/o Nepean Diabetes Service - PO Box 63, Penrith NSW 2751
Fax: 4734 3979
Email: nbmlhd-nepeandiabetes@health.nsw.gov.au
Referral Requirements and Pre Diagnosis
The referral agent can utilise a Diabetes Service Referral Form or provide information that includes:
- Type of diabetes
- Diagnostic values (if new diagnosis) or duration of diabetes
- Most recent pathology
- Diabetes treatment modality
- relevant medical history and medications list
- Current problem
- Patient contact details
- Referral contact details
Clinic Days
Speciality Clinic |
Day(s) of Clinic |
Times(s) of Clinic |
Diabetes Service |
Monday to Friday |
9am - 4pm |
Paediatric Diabetes Service |
Monday to Friday |
9am - 4pm |
Transition Diabetes Service |
Monday to Friday |
9am - 4pm |
Diabetes in Pregnancy Service |
Monday to Friday |
9am - 4pm |
Diabetes High Risk Foot Service |
Monday to Friday |
9am - 4pm |
Thursday, 29 August 2019 12:05:15 PM