Peer Support can be a powerful tool for those living with diabetes, with potential benefits including; assisting in self-management and links to clinical care and community resources.
Diabetes Victoria Peer Support program team members, Giovanna Taverna and Megan Higgs recently shared insight on how peers can provide the perfect ongoing support for sustained self-management of diabetes and highlighted the Diabetes Victoria Peer Support model.
To find out more about the Diabetes Victoria Peer Support Program please contact the Peer Support team via email at peersupportgroups@diabetesvic.org.au or call Giovanna Taverna on 0426 202 912.
By Diabetes Victoria.
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