Diagnosis, monitoring and ongoing care for type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, and support for prediabetes, with the annual cycle of care, care plans, onsite pathology and podiatry at Morisset Doctors.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card: children 15 and under, patients 65 and over with a pension or Health Care Card, and all other pension and Health Care Card holders.
HbA1c shows your average blood sugar over about three months.
Tap to see moreYour GP will agree a target with you.
Diabetes checksDiabetes can affect nerves and circulation in the feet.
Tap to see morePodiatry is onsite with Dr Hussain.
PodiatryDiabetes can affect the eyes without symptoms.
Tap to see moreRegular eye checks are part of your care.
Book nowBulk billed for eligible patientsThe National Diabetes Services Scheme subsidises supplies.
Tap to see moreYour GP can help you register.
Call receptionChoose a topic to see what is involved, what it costs, the questions people ask most, and how to book.
Type 2 diabetes often has no symptoms early on, which is why checks are recommended for people at higher risk. Prediabetes means blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet diabetes, and lifestyle changes can often delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.
Tests include HbA1c and fasting blood glucose.
Risk rises with age, weight, family history, inactivity and some backgrounds.
Often, with lifestyle changes.
The annual cycle of care is a set of checks recommended at least yearly for people with diabetes: HbA1c, blood pressure, weight and waist, cholesterol, kidney tests, feet, eyes, medicines and lifestyle.
Some, such as HbA1c and blood pressure, are often checked more frequently.
Usually every 3 to 6 months.
An optometrist or ophthalmologist, often by referral.
Treatment is tailored to you and may include healthy eating, physical activity, weight management, tablets, injectable medicines or insulin.
Your GP will explain the options, benefits and possible side effects, and review them over time.
Not everyone does; your GP will discuss.
Yes, with planning; a dietitian can help.
Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy and is usually tested for at 24 to 28 weeks. It usually goes away after birth, but increases the risk of type 2 diabetes later.
A check is recommended after pregnancy and regularly afterwards.
With good management, most babies are born healthy.
Usually 6 to 12 weeks after birth, then regularly.
Plain-language information to help you know what to expect and make informed decisions with your GP.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body stops making insulin, so insulin is always needed. Type 2 diabetes, the most common type, happens when the body does not use insulin well and makes less over time.
Both need regular monitoring to protect the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves and feet.
People on insulin or some tablets can have low blood sugar, causing shakiness, sweating, confusion or hunger. Treat it quickly with fast-acting sugar, then a snack, as your plan describes.
Severe hypos that cause unconsciousness need 000.
Illness can make blood sugar go up or down. A sick day plan explains how to adjust medicines, monitor more often and when to seek help.
Ask your GP for one if you do not have it.
Some diabetes medicines can affect fitness to drive. Check your sugar before driving if you use insulin, and carry fast-acting sugar.
Your GP will advise on medical standards for driving.
Tick off each check as you complete it this year. The ring fills as you go. Bring this list to your next diabetes review.
Regular checks protect each of these.
Test what you know about diabetes care. Choose an answer to reveal the explanation.
Type 2 diabetes always causes symptoms early.
It often has no symptoms early on.
HbA1c reflects average blood sugar over about three months.
It is checked every 3 to 6 months for many people.
People with diabetes should have regular foot checks.
At least yearly, more often if at risk.
Information on this page is general, evidence-based and drawn from Australian health authorities and professional guidelines, including:
Morisset Doctors advertises its services in line with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and AHPRA's Guidelines for advertising a regulated health service. We do not use testimonials, offer inducements, or make claims about outcomes. Individual results and experiences vary. Please talk to your GP about your own situation.
HbA1c reflects about this long.
Annual cycle of care, at minimum.
With a care plan, if eligible.
Gestational diabetes test.
Your care can involve more than one person. Choose a part of the care team to see how it fits together.
Lifestyle changes and monitoring.
Annual cycle of care and treatment.
Gestational diabetes care.
Every GP at Morisset Doctors can help with diabetes care. These team members list it among their interests.
Chronic and complex care, geriatrics, mental health, skin cancer medicine and women's health.
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Skin checks and procedures, geriatric medicine, paediatrics, chronic conditions and men's health.
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Women's health, paediatrics, geriatric medicine and chronic disease. Taking new patients.
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Women's health, children's health, pregnancy care and preventive care. Taking new patients.
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Holistic, evidence-based care with an international perspective, for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Acute and chronic adult medicine, with hospital experience in cardiology, paediatrics and emergency medicine. Joining November 2026.
Book nowA little preparation gives you and your doctor more time for what matters. Your doctor will explain the options, benefits and risks, and only examine with your consent.
Book online at any hour, or call reception from 8:00am, Monday to Friday. New patients welcome.
If yours is not here, call (02) 4006 8222 and reception will help.
Consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients.
Usually every 3 to 6 months.
Yes, Dr Hussain consults onsite.
The National Diabetes Services Scheme subsidises supplies.
Yes, by referral, often with a care plan.
No.
