The silent epidemic; the real issues facing people with diabetes
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| Saturday, August 3, 2024 |
| 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM |
| Pyrmont Theatre |
Details
Diabetes is a colossal health challenge experienced globally. It is estimated that 422 million people suffer from diabetes internationally, and over a million deaths are attributed directly to diabetes. In Australia, it is estimated that there are over 1.5 million Australians living with diabetes and half a million people living with undiagnosed diabetes.
Diabetes is associated with multiple complications physical and psychological health challenges. Physical health difficulties include cardiovascular challenges such as stroke and heart attacks, limb amputations, ocular damage and renal failure. Psychological health challenges include stress, anxiety and depression.
The relationship between diabetes and poor psychological health and wellbeing is becoming increasingly prominent. Individuals with diabetes often experience feelings of worry, guilt, frustration, concern and overwhelm. During this session, we will discuss the role of pharmacists in managing the physical and psychological complications of diabetes to ensure pharmacists are supporting individuals and communities.
Learning objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Recognise common concerns and challenges experienced by individuals living with diabetes.
2. Outline the role of pharmacists in supporting individuals with complications of diabetes.
3. Identify resources to support individuals experiencing the psychological challenges of diabetes.
Competency standards: 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5
Speakers
Ms Jayne Lehmann
Director
EdHealth Australia
The silent epidemic; raising diabetes awareness
Biography
Jayne Lehmann has been a Registered Nurse Credentialled Diabetes Educator, based in South Australia, for over 35 years. Jayne’s business, EdHealth Australia is a NDIS registered provider of diabetes supports for people with intellectual, cognitive and psycho-social disability and their circle of support across Australia. An active member of a number of national Committees and Advisory Groups, Jayne is passionate about improving the health of people with intellectual disability in Australia. Jayne is focussed on lowering the 27 - 32 year earlier death rate of people with intellectual disability in Australia by shifting attitudes, igniting understanding around issues causing this earlier death rate, and creating solutions to improve the quality and quantity of life of people with diabetes and a disability. Her work is innovative and setting a new benchmark for health support of people with a disability in Australia.
