Refer a patient for structured
diabetes education support.
Sister Jodi supports patients who need practical diabetes education between medical appointments: new diagnosis support, type 1 and type 2 education, insulin injection technique, diabetes technology and CGM, foot-care prevention, pregnancy-related diabetes, and family education.
The referral helps focus the education session around the patient’s clinical context and current practical barriers.
Diabetes education does not replace diagnosis, prescribing, treatment changes, specialist review, or urgent care.
Referral is suitable when a patient needs more time, structure, and practical diabetes education.
This page is for clinicians and healthcare professionals who want to support patients with education, confidence, safer routines, better preparation, and clearer questions for medical follow-up.
GPs and primary care
Useful for newly diagnosed patients, type 2 diabetes education, treatment understanding, monitoring routines, and preparation for follow-up.
Specialists and physicians
Useful for insulin starts, complex routines, CGM data education, hypoglycaemia concerns, technology overwhelm, and practical skills review.
Allied health professionals
Useful for dieticians, podiatrists, orthopaedic teams, wound-care teams, and practices supporting diabetes-related risk.
What patients can be referred for.
The referral should identify the patient’s practical education need. The session then focuses on understanding, confidence, preparation, self-management support, and knowing when to return to the medical team.
New diagnosis
First-step education for patients who feel overwhelmed, confused, or unsure what diabetes means for daily life.
Type 1 and type 2 education
Practical education around glucose monitoring, routines, safety, questions, and treatment understanding.
Insulin education
Support with insulin confidence, injection technique principles, site rotation awareness, storage, timing, and safety questions.
Diabetes technology and CGM
Education around CGM reports, trends, alarms, time in range, glucose patterns, and data overwhelm.
Foot-care prevention
Daily foot checks, warning signs, footwear awareness, escalation triggers, and preparation for podiatry or medical review.
Pregnancy and family support
Pregnancy-related diabetes education and family support that improves understanding without pressure, blame, or fear.
How the referral pathway works.
The process is designed to keep the education focused, practical, and aligned with the treating clinician’s plan.
Complete the patient referral details.
Use this form to provide the clinical context and education need. The more specific the referral reason, the more focused the education session can be.
Diabetes education supports clinical care. It does not replace it.
Sister Jodi’s role is education, support, preparation, and practical self-management guidance. Medical decisions remain with the treating doctor, specialist, or appropriate healthcare professional.
Refer a patient who needs structured diabetes education support.
Complete the referral form above or contact Sister Jodi’s practice for non-urgent referral enquiries. Patients may also book directly where appropriate.