Newton Diabetes

15/09/2025

Patients in rural, regional, and remote communities already face the deepest inequities.

Removing subsidised NP telehealth services without a safe transition will delay care, increase preventable ED visits, and disrupt continuity.

Delay the Rule and plan responsibly.

Take action today and write to your Member of Parliament👉 https://tinyurl.com/DelayTheRule

Read the Policy Impact Analysis 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ACNP-PIA

Read ACNP’s media release for more information👉 https://tinyurl.com/TelehealthACNP

17/08/2024

Do you have questions about your diabetes? Speaking with a Credentialed Diabetes Educator is often the best place to start.

What do you wish people understood about diabetes? There are many misconceptions about diabetes and what it's like to live with diabetes. Help us increase awareness of diabetes by sharing your experiences. The NDSS is administered by Diabetes Australia

30/09/2022

How do I know if I have Diabetes?
By Jenna Newton – Nurse Practitioner and Credentialled Diabetes Educator

Diabetes can be a scary and overwhelming diagnosis for some.

When someone has diabetes, their body can’t maintain healthy levels of glucose (a form of sugar) in the blood. Glucose is used by the body as fuel but to access it, our body uses a special hormone called insulin, which is made in our pancreas, to convert the glucose into energy. Unhealthy levels of glucose in the blood can lead to short term and long-term complications. There are many different types of diabetes, but the three most common types are Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes.
It is predicted that 1.8 million Australians have diabetes with about 500,000 of those being undiagnosed. Some symptoms are:
• Feeling tired
• Increased hunger
• Headaches
• Increased thirst
• Slowly healing cuts and skin infections
• Passing more urine than usual
• Losing weight without trying (Type 1 Diabetes)

Although sometimes there are no symptoms at all, and certain groups of people should have regular screening done for Type 2 Diabetes if they:
• Have a family member with diabetes
• Are over the age of 40
• Are of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islander or Maori descent
• Have trouble with maintaining a healthy weight

If you have any of the symptoms above or think you might be at risk of developing diabetes, please see your General Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner.
They can help you access the right help and support you on your journey to prevention and/or living well with diabetes.

Further information can be found here:
What is diabetes - Diabetes Australia
Risk Calculator - Diabetes Australia
Nurse Practitioners (acnp.org.au)

15/09/2022

Can't wait for this amazing event. It's going to be so much fun. Make sure you save the date and bring the whole family along!

The MVM Health and Wellbeing Mini Expo is coming!

Save the date in your diary - Saturday 19th November @ 9:30am.

We would be so excited if you would join us!

More information coming soon.

08/05/2022

12/03/2022

Did you know that Newton Diabetes offers Telehealth consults? For your convenience, we can offer phone or video appointments for both your first and any follow up appointments you may require. Call Manly Village Medical today on 07 3396 2141 to book your telehealth appointment!

15/02/2022

New info up on the Manly Village Medical Website. Now offering care of insulin pumps and continual glucose monitors for our people living with Type 1 Diabetes. Please share Newton Diabetes page far and wide to get the word out! I am also offering telehealth/virtual appointments so distance is no barrier!

Jenna specialises in diabetes as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator. Get in contact with Jenna and the Manly Village Medical Centre team today!

31/12/2021

The new year is great time to get back on track with your diabetes. Book your diabetes check up with Newton Diabetes at Manly Village Medical. ☑️

Health professionals can make a real difference to your health. If you see your health care team regularly, they can help you manage your diabetes and pick up on risks before they become a problem. Book in a diabetes check-up today.

14/11/2021

Today is World Diabetes Day. The theme for this year is access to diabetes care, focusing on the importance of improving care for all and the need for action to prevent diabetes and its complications.

We are also celebrating 100 years since the discovery of insulin. Before insulin, a diabetes diagnosis was a death sentence. The breakthrough by scientists Frederick Banting and Charles Best in 1921 has saved millions of lives and is often hailed as one of the greatest medical advancements of our times.

12/11/2021

Quick clinic at Manly Village Medical recently. Always such a beautiful space to see clients and their families. Saw a couple of clients, at completely opposite ends of the spectrum, one with diabetes longer than I've been alive and another just newly diagnosed, and first visit for them on their journey to living well with diabetes. 🐟🐠🐡