Resources
Diabetes factsheets
We have a range of factsheets that you can download or print out.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for or you have a question that isn’t answered here, call our Diabetes WA Information and Advice Line on 1300 001 880.
Understanding diabetes
Understanding pre-diabetes (PDF 554KB)
Understanding type 1 diabetes (PDF 452KB)
Understanding type 2 diabetes (PDF 403KB)
Understanding gestational diabetes (PDF 1MB)
Managing diabetes
Your diabetes annual cycle of care (PDF 896KB)
Blood glucose monitoring (PDF 1.1MB)
Managing hypoglycaemia (PDF 519KB)
Medications for type 2 diabetes (PDF 365KB)
Type 1 diabetes healthcare checklist (PDF 1.5MB)
Type 2 diabetes healthcare checklist (PDF 664KB)
Sick days and type 1 diabetes (PDF 92.8KB)
Sick days and type 2 diabetes (PDF 83KB)
Diabetes and emotional wellbeing
Adjusting to life with diabetes (PDF 494KB)
Concerns about starting insulin – type 2 diabetes (PDF 398KB)
Fear of hypoglycaemia (PDF 245KB)
Diabetes and disordered eating (PDF 412KB)
Diabetes and anxiety (PDF 347KB)
Diabetes and depression (PDF 433KB)
Peer support for people with diabetes (PDF 367KB)
Diabetes and other health issues
Diabetes-related complications (PDF 934KB)
Looking after your feet (PDF 204KB)
Looking after your eyes (PDF 325KB)
Looking after your dental health (PDF 328KB)
Looking after your kidneys (PDF 340KB)
Looking after your heart (PDF 434KB)
Coeliac disease and diabetes (PDF 1MB)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PDF 1MB)
Sexual health and diabetes (PDF 421KB)
Steroid medications and diabetes (PDF 580KB)
Surgery and hospital stays (PDF 324KB)
Diabetes and lifestyle choices
Diabetes day to day
Diabetes and pregnancy
Healthy eating
Alternative sweeteners (PDF 2MB)
Carbohydrate counting and diabetes (PDF 967KB)
Food choices for people with diabetes (PDF 1MB)
Hints for healthy cooking (PDF 707KB)
Healthy meal ideas (PDF 982KB)
Understanding food labels (PDF 686KB)
Quick reference wallet cards
We have developed a range of handy wallet cards that you can print out and carry with you, so you have answers on hand for some of the everyday questions and challenges that diabetes brings.
High and low – Diabetes basics for young people with type 1 diabetes (PDF 680.5KB)
Type 1 essentials – Common questions made easy (PDF 1.3MB)
Super card (PDF 42KB). A reference card packed with handy information that will help you make better food choices when you do your food shopping.