Diagnosis and screening
Bulk billedDiagnosis and screening
Bulk billedHbA1c, fasting glucose and glucose tolerance testing for people at risk or with symptoms.
Book online →Diabetes care that keeps up with you.
Western Sydney has some of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the country. Managing it well is mostly about regular, unhurried reviews, and having a dietitian and physiotherapist in the same building helps.
Three ways to book: HotDoc · online · or by phone.
Small adjustments, made often.
Diabetes rewards consistency far more than intensity. That is what a regular review cycle is for.
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin and cannot keep blood glucose in the normal range. It is common, it is manageable, and the complications that people fear are largely preventable with steady monitoring and treatment adjustment.
Getting diagnosed
Diagnosis is made on blood tests: fasting glucose, an oral glucose tolerance test, or HbA1c, which reflects average blood sugar over about three months. Symptoms worth testing for include increased thirst, passing urine more often, tiredness, blurred vision, slow-healing cuts and recurring infections — but many people have none.
Good to know
If you have a family history, are over 40, carry weight around the middle, or come from a South Asian, Pacific Islander, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background, ask about testing even without symptoms.
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The annual cycle of care
Medicare funds a structured annual cycle for people with diabetes: HbA1c every three to six months, blood pressure at each visit, cholesterol and kidney function yearly, a foot check at least annually, an eye examination every one to two years, weight and lifestyle review, and a check on medicines and immunisations.
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Feet and eyes
These two checks prevent the complications that cause the most harm. Reduced sensation means a foot wound may not hurt until it is serious, and early retinal changes cause no symptoms at all. Both are arranged as part of your cycle of care, with podiatry available under a care plan.
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The team around you
Our dietitian Anagha Chaudhari works from this clinic and can be seen under a care plan with a Medicare rebate. Our physiotherapists help with the activity side. NDSS registration gives you subsidised test strips and other supplies, and we can arrange it.
Diabetes care we provide.
Regular, structured review with the team in one building.
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HbA1c monitoring
Bulk billedHbA1c monitoring
Bulk billedEvery three to six months to see the real trend rather than a single day's reading.
Book online →Foot checks
Bulk billedFoot checks
Bulk billedAnnual assessment of sensation and circulation, with podiatry available under a care plan.
Book online →Eye checks
Bulk billedEye checks
Bulk billedRetinal screening arranged every one to two years, before any symptoms appear.
Book online →Dietitian support
Bulk billedDietitian support
Bulk billedAnagha Chaudhari sees patients here, Medicare-rebated under a care plan.
Book online →Medicine review
Bulk billedMedicine review
Bulk billedAdjusting oral medicines and insulin, and managing side effects as things change.
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How ongoing diabetes care runs.
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Diagnosis or transfer of careBlood tests to confirm the diagnosis, or a review of your existing management if you are new to the practice.
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A care plan is writtenA GP Management Plan with agreed goals, which unlocks rebated dietitian, podiatry and exercise physiology visits.
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Regular reviewsEvery three to six months: HbA1c, blood pressure, weight, medicines and how you are actually finding it.
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Annual cycle itemsKidney function, cholesterol, foot check, eye screening and immunisations scheduled across the year.
Bring with youMedicare cardYour glucose meter and readingsAll medicines including insulinAny specialist or dietitian letters
Who you'll see.
Dr Hossain leads diabetes and chronic disease care here.
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General Practitioner
Dr Mohammed HossainMBBS, FRACGP, Diploma in Dermatology
Chronic and complex conditions, heart, gut and kidney health, weight management.
Available Mon · Wed
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General Practitioner · Medical Director
Dr Mustafa HafizMChD, FRACGP
Skin cancer checks and minor procedures, men's health, mental health and family medicine.
Available Mon · Tue · Wed · Fri · Sun
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General Practitioner
Dr Zainab ShiraziDiploma in Dermatology
Women's health, children's health and skin conditions.
Available Mon · Tue · Wed · Fri · Sat
General Practitioner
Dr Robert ReidMBBS · In general practice since 1980
Mental health, chronic illness, disability care and general family medicine.
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Fees and bulk billing.
Diabetes appointments, care plans and reviews are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card.
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100% bulk billing clinic
Standard GP consultations at Toongabbie Doctors are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card, so there is no out-of-pocket cost to see your doctor.
Consultations, care plans and reviews are bulk billed for eligible patients.
Dietitian, podiatry and exercise physiology under a care plan attract a Medicare rebate with a gap to the provider.
NDSS registration gives subsidised glucose strips and supplies; our practice can complete the registration with you.
Common questions.
Questions about living with diabetes.
Every three to six months for most people, more often if your treatment has recently changed or control is unstable.
Some people achieve remission with substantial weight loss and sustained lifestyle change, particularly early after diagnosis. It is worth discussing honestly with your GP rather than chasing claims online.
It helps a great deal. Anagha Chaudhari works from this clinic and can be seen with a Medicare rebate under a care plan.
Diabetes can reduce sensation, so a wound may not hurt until it is serious. An annual foot check catches the early changes that lead to most complications.
The National Diabetes Services Scheme provides subsidised test strips, needles and other supplies. Registration is free and we can complete it with you.
Related services.
Chronic Disease Management and Care PlansDiabetes, heart, lung and kidney care with structured plans.Learn more →Chronic Condition Management PlansStructured Medicare care plans with allied health included.Learn more →Pathology and Blood TestsBlood tests and pathology collection in the same centre.Learn more →Weight and LifestyleWeight, nutrition, sleep and activity support with GP and dietitian.Learn more →
Managing diabetes or worried about it?
Book a bulk billed appointment for testing, a care plan, or a review that actually has time in it.
Three ways to book: HotDoc · online · or by phone on (02) 7813 6000.
Toongabbie Doctors · Shop 1, Toongabbie Point
Monday to Friday8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday8:00am - 1:00pm
SundayClosed
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