National Diabetes Week 2026

July 15, 2025

💙 National Diabetes Week 2025 at KI Medical Clinic 💙📅

Did you know?

 

🔹 An estimated 1 in 15 Australians are living with diabetes, and this number continues to grow.

🔹 Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of disease-related death in Australia and remains one of our fastest-growing chronic health conditions.

🔹 The good news is that almost 60% of type 2 diabetes cases can be delayed or prevented through healthy lifestyle and dietary changes.

 

Diabetes can affect anyone, at any stage of life. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, managing diabetes long-term, or looking to reduce your risk, support is available.

At KI Medical Clinic, we offer comprehensive diabetes management and support, including:

✅ GP Management Plans and Care Plans

✅ Regular health monitoring and reviews

✅ Support from our nursing team

✅ Connections with local allied health providers, including dietitians, podiatrists, diabetes educators and other healthcare professionals

Our team is here to support you every step of your health journey and help you achieve the best possible outcomes.

To book an appointment with a GP:
💻 Book online via HotDoc

📞 Phone: (08) 8553 2037

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The Kangaroo Island Medical Clinic is open Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm. If you need urgent care outside of these hours, please contact the KI Health Service (hospital) by phone on 08 8553 4200. The Health Service is located at Corner Wheelton Street and The Esplanade, Kingscote SA 5223. At the KI Health Service you will be triaged by the RN and the on-call doctor will be called in if necessary.