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Module 3: Chronic disease and heat
GPs need to be aware of the many ways in which heat can affect patients with diabetes’ blood glucose levels (BGL), hydration, kidney function, autonomic response and temperature control, for example:
The Diabetes Queensland website provides a guide on how hot weather can affect your diabetes.
The RACGP’s Management of type 2 diabetes: A handbook for general practice provides guidelines on defining and diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, management of type 2 diabetes, lifestyle interventions, along with information on other associated health risks and co-morbidities. It also contains a list of resources on managing type 1 and 2 diabetes, including:
Further information on Type 1 diabetes can be found on the following Diabetes Australia webpages:
The Diabetes Australia website contains a range of further information for health professionals, including:
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