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GP Referrals
Please remember to bring your written referral from your family physician.
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Many patients view their participation in a clinical trial as a positive experience, and as an opportunity to gain better control of their condition.
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WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU HAVE BEEN REFERRED BY YOUR GP
You will likely be seen by one of Sydney Diabetes many qualified endocrinologists who may:
 Take a full medical history
Conduct a physical examination which would include blood pressure, weight and height.
Examine the feet which would include assessment of vascular (blood flow) and neurological (nerve) changes. If required a referral will be made to a podiatrist or the High Risk Foot Clinic.
Do a preliminary eye examination. If required a referral will be made to an opthalmologist.
Organise an electrocardiograph (electrical tracing of your heart)
Organise pathology tests which would include:
HbA1c (assessment of glucose control)
Fasting lipids (fats)
Blood chemistry
Blood haematology
Fasting blood glucose
Liver function
Overnight urine collection
24 hour urine collection
Organise a referral to the Diabetes Education Service
Organise a referral to a dietician
Organise a referal to the Diabetes Health Assessment Service.
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